Creamy Spinach & Ricotta Baked Penne

  Serves: 6

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Ingredients
 4 oz (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened
 1 cup half and half
 1 cup ricotta cheese
 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
 1 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp ground black pepper
 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 shallots, chopped
 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
 1 fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
 1 Creamette® Thick and Hearty Penne
Cooking Directions
1

Preheat oven to 400F. Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package in salted water until al dente; drain.

2

Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, half & half, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper in medium bowl.

3

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat; add shallots and mushrooms. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and liquid is mostly evaporated. Add spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir in cream cheese mixture and pasta.

4

Spoon mixture into greased 2 qt. baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Tip: To soften cream cheese quickly, place in small bowl and microwaving for 15 seconds. This recipe works perfectly in an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 4 oz (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened
 1 cup half and half
 1 cup ricotta cheese
 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
 1 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp ground black pepper
 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 shallots, chopped
 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
 1 fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
 1 Creamette® Thick and Hearty Penne

Directions

Cooking Directions
1

Preheat oven to 400F. Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package in salted water until al dente; drain.

2

Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, half & half, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper in medium bowl.

3

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat; add shallots and mushrooms. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and liquid is mostly evaporated. Add spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir in cream cheese mixture and pasta.

4

Spoon mixture into greased 2 qt. baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Tip: To soften cream cheese quickly, place in small bowl and microwaving for 15 seconds. This recipe works perfectly in an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.

Notes

Creamy Spinach & Ricotta Baked Penne

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