Spinach & Farfalle in Oven
Spread your wings and fly with this butterfly-shaped pasta that's swimming in a cream-based sauce and plenty of vegetables. Smooth and delicious, you won't be let down.
Ingredients
For 8 people
- 1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
- 16 ounce(s) broccoli, cut into flowerets
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
- 3/4 cup(s) pkg. fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounce(s) pkg. mushrooms, quartered
- 1/8 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 2 cup(s) milk
- 2 cup(s) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup(s) whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
Directions
Toss farfalle pasta with vegetable oil in a large bowl. Cook broccoli with 1 tsp. salt in boiling water to cover 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process and drain. Add broccoli and spinach to macaroni in bowl. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and sauté until tender. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, stirring until blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, whipping cream, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until cheese melts. Stir into macaroni mixture; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until set.
Ready in 1 hour
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 245.4 kcal
- Fibers (g): 1.29g
- Sodium (mg): 803mg
- Carbs: 8.76g
- Fat: 17.98g
- Saturated fat (g): 10.19g
- Proteins: 12.74g