Baked Vegetable Penne Recipe

Name: Baked Vegetable Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) pre-shredded fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup (2 ounces) pre-shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion; saute 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add artichokes and sherry. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. .
3
Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour; whisk until smooth. Combine flour mixture, 2 cups milk, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 20 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
5
Combine pasta, vegetables, and white sauce. Spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese blend, and bake 7 minutes or until cheese melts.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Vegetable Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Vegetable Penne

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