Ingredients
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- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 oz. penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ onion (small diced)
- 1 zucchini (half moons)
- ½ bunch asparagus (trimmed & cut 1-inch)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup frozen spinach (thawed and pressed)
- 4 oz. cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×10” casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and cool the pasta in a colander, set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, onions, zucchini, asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the milk and cook until the liquid has thickened, around 1-2 minutes.
- Then add vegetable broth, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cream cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and mix until combined. If too small, transfer to a large bowl to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to grease the casserole dish to prevent sticking.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables based on your preference or what’s in season.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.