Best 7 Mushroom Penne Bake Recipes

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Mushroom penne bake is a classic dish that brings comfort and satisfaction with every bite. This delectable pasta dish is made with succulent mushrooms, tender penne pasta, a creamy sauce, and a golden crust. Whether you're a novice cook looking for a simple yet flavorful recipe or an experienced chef seeking new culinary inspiration, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering mushroom penne bake that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM PENNE BAKE



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This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. -Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot; cool slightly., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings. Spread half the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Stir ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into pasta; spoon over mushroom mixture. Spread with remaining mushroom mixture., Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORTOBELLO PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE



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Portabello mushrooms, spinach, cheeses and penne combine to make a delicious casserole dish - perfect for family dinners or a party.

Provided by chmadden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
½ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
¼ cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, cook 1 minute, and set aside. Melt margarine in the saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic, and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms, spinach, and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 811.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BAKED CHEESY PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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A more sophisticated take on mac and cheese, this golden-topped casserole has roasted wild mushrooms for a deep, earthy character, and melted fontina for the gooey factor. You can use any kind of mushrooms here. If you can't get wild ones (also called exotic, and most of them are actually farmed), use whatever is available. The key is to roast them until they are well browned and crisp at the edges so the flavor intensifies. Serve this as a vegetarian main course or as a rich side dish to roast chicken or meats. You can assemble the casserole the day before. Just add a few minutes onto the baking time if it's cold from the fridge when you pop it into the oven.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mixed wild or cultivated mushrooms, such as oyster, maitake and shiitake
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus a few grinds
2 fresh rosemary branches
1/2 pound orecchiette, farfalle or other short pasta
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh ricotta
5 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 1/4 cups)
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 garlic clove, finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Trim the mushrooms and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss with the olive oil, the salt, a few grinds of pepper and the rosemary. Spread on a large baking sheet and roast, tossing once or twice, until golden brown and crisped around the edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Discard rosemary.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for at least a few minutes less than the package directs. (You want the pasta very al dente; it will finish softening in the sauce.) Drain well.
  • Turn oven up to 500 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together the cream, ricotta, fontina, Parmesan, sage, pepper, garlic and a pinch of salt. Stir in the pasta and mushrooms. Arrange in a shallow 2-quart gratin dish or 9- by 13-inch pan. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and browned in spots, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 383, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 367 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

BAKED PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON AND SPINACH



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Easy, creamy, savory and veggie-packed, this rich, delicious dish is affordable without tasting like it! And it's ready in just over an hour. See how to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups sliced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to stockpot. Add cream; toss. Set aside.
  • Spray 12-inch sauté pan or skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan to plate; set aside.
  • Add onions, salt and pepper to bacon drippings in pan; cook and stir 4 to 7 minutes or until translucent. Add mushrooms; cook 6 to 10 minutes longer or until browned and liquid evaporates. Add spinach and reserved pasta cooking water; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Pour mushroom mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Pour into baking dish. Top evenly with both cheeses. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; top with reserved bacon. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CREAMY MUSHROOM PENNE



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A very easy, yet elegant, dish to make any night of the week. Mushrooms bathed in butter with just the right touch of seasonings. Add some wonderful sauce and this will become a new favorite!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) package brown mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • At the same time, melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add shallots; stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir to coat. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle some rosemary and thyme into your hand and crush herbs to release the oil. Add them to the pot on top of the mushrooms and stir. Add a grind of salt and pepper. Stir and taste.
  • Pour heavy cream into the simmering pot and stir to combine. Let it cook and bubble up for a few moments, then mix in cream cheese and stir until cream cheese has melted. Taste. Remove pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if the mixture needs a little more salt.
  • Stir sauce again and add pasta. Stir. Turn out mixture into a large, wide-rimmed bowl. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 889 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY BAKED PENNE AND CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS (OAMC)



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From an America's Test Kitchen cookbook titled The Best Make-Ahead Recipe. The recipe book also included a variation for Creamy Baked Penne and Chicken with Artichokes, Tarragon, and Lemon. I've put in notes where appropriate to make the variation. In the ingredient list, use the variation ingredient in place of the original ingredient.

Provided by muncheechee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

salt
1 lb penne
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1/4 inch thick (VARIATION Three 9-oz boxes frozen artichokes, thawed, patted dry, and chopped course)
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced (VARIATION No mushrooms)
8 garlic cloves, medium sized minced (about 8 tsps)
1 teaspoon thyme, dried (VARIATION 1/4 tsp lemon zest)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, trimmed
8 ounces Italian cheese blend, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh and minced (VARIATION 3 tbsp minced fresh terragon leaves)
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups peas, frozen
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a dutch oven over high heat. Stir in 1 tbsp salt and the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tbsp oil. Set aside.
  • Wipe the pot dry, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and set over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the cremini mushrooms, onion, porcini mushrooms, and 1 tsp salt (VARIATION: No mushrooms. Add the artichokes, onion, and 1 tsp salt and cook until artichokes are lightly browned. Proceed to next step). Cover and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 10 mintues. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are dry and browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and thyme (VARIATION: no thyme, add lemon zest) and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth, wine, and cream.
  • Add the chicken breasts (VARIATION: and add bay leaves), partially cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover completely, and cook until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat (VARIATION: and discard bay leaves). Remove the chicken and set aside to cool; keep the sauce covered. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheese into the sauce with the cooked pasta until well combined (VARIATION: also stir in peas and lemon juice). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaning 1 cup cheese.
  • TO STORE: Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. (If frozen, the casserole must be thawed completely in the refrigerator, about 24 hours.).
  • TO SERVE IF REFRIGERATED: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with vegetable spray (or use non-stick foil). Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
  • TO SERVE RIGHT AWAY: Bake the casserole in a 400-degree oven, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
  • BAKE HALF, FREEZE HALF: Divide between two 8 by 8-inch casserole dishes or three 9 by 3-inch loaf pans and follow storage directions (above). To serve, follow directions above, reducing cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34.4

BAKED PENNE PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM RAGOûT



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Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups hot water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, chopped
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
12 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread

Steps:

  • Place porcini in small bowl. Add 2 cups hot water and let soften 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove porcini. Reserve liquid. Coarsely chop porcini.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add button and shiitake mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in porcini and reserved soaking liquid, leaving any sediment behind in bowl. Simmer over medium-high heat 10 minutes.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir until sauce thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir into mushroom mixture. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and chives. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to pot. Add mushroom sauce and toss well to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over. Bake casserole until heated through and light golden, about 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms have a better flavor and texture than canned or dried mushrooms.
  • Choose the right type of mushrooms. Some mushrooms, like shiitake and portobello, have a stronger flavor than others, like white button mushrooms. Choose the type of mushroom that best suits your taste.
  • Cook the mushrooms properly. Mushrooms should be cooked until they are soft and browned. Overcooking can make them tough and rubbery.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what brings the dish together. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and pairs well with the mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make mushroom penne bake. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a dish that you love.

Conclusion:

Mushroom penne bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it cheesy, creamy, or saucy, there is a mushroom penne bake recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give mushroom penne bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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