Description
This Cream Cheese Pasta Bake is a delightful combination of flavors featuring creamy cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes
- White onion
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Seasonings
- Cream cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Basil
- Pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish with olive oil.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped white onion until translucent.
- Add in cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes (with some oil) to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes are softened.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then mix to combine.
- Fold in cream cheese until melted and incorporated, then add fresh spinach, stirring gently until wilted.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta and additional seasonings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Pasta Bake, Pasta, Casserole, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe