Spinach and Mushroom Bake Recipe with crunchy Parmesan topping

spinach and mushroom bake recipe

method

  1. Put the pasta on to cook.  Drain and return to the pan until needed.
  2. To make the cheese sauce, put the grated cheese, paprika and the flour in a saucpan and mix together. Add the milk and bring to the boil, stirring frequently. The sauce should thicken. Leave to one side until needed.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the onions and garlic and fry until the onions begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and fry for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the sauce and the pasta to the wok and mix together. Pour into a casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and place in the oven for 20 minutes or until browned on the top.
  6. Serve with some salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 mugs pasta
  • 1 mug cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 25g butter, measure using packet
  • 1 mug milk
  • pinch paprika
  • 2 tablespoon oil to fry
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 500g pack mushrooms, sliced
  • 100g pack fresh spinach, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 mug grated Parmesan
  • Bag salad leaves

Key

Cost

–

difficulty

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prep time

20 Minutes

cook time

25-30 Minutes

serves

4

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