PENNE AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE WITH BLUE CHEESE

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Make and share this Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces penne
200 g frozen spinach
85 g blue cheese, of choice (I use Blaukrantz a local blue cheese in S. Africa)
250 g mascarpone cheese
25 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
freshly ground salt and black pepper, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, adding the spinach to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Drain well then tip the pasta and spinach into a shallow baking dish along with the crumbled blue cheese,pinch of chili flakes if using and seasoning to taste.
  • Put spoonfuls of the mascarpone cheese all over the top of the pasta.
  • Sprinkle with the parmesan then grill for 5 minutes until the mascarpone melts and the top turns a golden brown.
  • Serve with grilled tomatoes and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 429.2, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.2

Fayas Mohamed
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Marcel Farrish
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This pasta bake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Javed Afridi
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.


Salek Ahmed
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I love that this pasta bake can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat.


Naledi Kumalo
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This pasta bake is perfect for a cold winter night. The creamy sauce and the blue cheese are so comforting.


Kevin Chitwood
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the blue cheese.


Sabbir ali
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This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the blue cheese was a nice surprise.


ram prasad Paudel
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I made this pasta bake with roasted butternut squash instead of spinach and it was a great way to use up some leftover squash. The squash added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.


Jamshad lakho
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this pasta bake and it was delicious! The tomatoes added a nice sweetness and acidity to the dish.


Edwin Sosa
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I made this pasta bake with gluten-free pasta and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the blue cheese added a nice touch of tanginess.


Mya Mccray
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This pasta bake was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


Peter Henry
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce lacked flavor and the blue cheese was not very noticeable.


Namwanje Zawia
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This pasta bake was a bit too rich for my taste. The blue cheese was a bit overpowering and the sauce was a bit too heavy.


Huzaifa Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta bake turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mutangana zlatan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta bake is hearty and satisfying, and the blue cheese adds a nice touch of flavor.


Abdul Al Ahad Ali
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Md Kamal
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This pasta bake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Elvis Eli
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese added a delicious tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Ohejam
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This penne and spinach pasta bake with blue cheese is a delightful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible.