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title: Cheesy Spinach & White Bean Pasta Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-spinach-white-bean-pasta-bake-6464648ddf4800194c006789
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Quick, Veggie, Easy Prep, Easy Cleanup, Lunch]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many found it tasty, though some felt it needed more seasoning or depth of flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, with clear instructions and minimal hands-on time.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Cannellini%20Beans/cheesy-spinach-white-bean-pasta-bake.avif"
---
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@spinach{2%cups}
@cannellini beans{15%oz}
@lemon{1%unit}
@penne pasta{8%oz}
@garlic{2%clove}
@italian seasoning{1%tbsp}
@italian cheese blend{½%cup}
@cheese roux concentrate{1%unit}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@cooking oil{2%tbsp}

#oven{} preheat to 450 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of water to a boil, seasoning generously with salt. Wash and dry produce. Drain and rinse cannellini beans. Peel and mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.

Once boiling, add penne pasta to #large pot{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1%cup pasta cooking water, then drain. > TIP: Ladle pasta water straight from pot if pasta isn't finished cooking.

Heat cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add cannellini beans and cook, stirring, until warmed through ~{2%minutes}. Add spinach and remaining cooking oil; cook, stirring, until wilted ~{3%minutes}. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Season with salt and black pepper.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cheese roux concentrate, sour cream, half italian seasoning, ½%cup reserved pasta cooking water, butter, and juice from two lemon wedges. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling ~{1%minutes}. Remove from heat.

Stir drained penne pasta into #large pan{} with filling until thoroughly coated. > TIP: If needed, stir in more pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Transfer pasta to an #8x8-inch baking dish{}; top with italian cheese blend. Bake on top rack until cheese is bubbling ~{3%minutes}.

Garnish pasta bake with lemon zest; squeeze juice from remaining lemon wedges over top. Serve family style directly from baking dish.