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title: Triple Cheese Spinach Penne Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/triple-cheese-spinach-penne-bake-652ea3823c492585e7ac4199
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Wheat, Milk]
tags: [Multi-Portion, New, Seasonal, Veggie]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 590
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it bland; adding extra garlic or herbs boosted flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple to make, but a few found instructions confusing; consider clarifying spinach and pasta water steps.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/triple-cheese-spinach-penne-bake.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven ~{425%F}. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Roughly chop @spinach{4%oz}.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{1%lb} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente ~{8%minutes}. Stir spinach into pot and continue to cook until spinach is wilted and pasta is al dente ~{2%minutes} more. Reserve @reserved pasta water{1%cup}, then drain. While pasta cooks, coat an #8x8 inch baking dish{} with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat #pot{} over medium-high heat. Add @crushed tomatoes{14.5%oz}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, @garlic powder{½%tsp}, ¼%cup reserved pasta water, and @butter{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and everything is thoroughly combined ~{2%minutes}. Remove from heat and add drained penne, spinach, @mozzarella cheese{1%cup}, and @italian cheese blend{1%cup}; stir until everything is coated in sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Coat a large piece of #aluminum foil{} with nonstick cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, coated side down. Bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling ~{15%minutes}. Careful when lifting the foil to check on the penne bake—steam may escape!

Meanwhile, melt @garlic herb butter{1%tbsp} in a #medium pan{} over medium heat. Add @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup} and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown ~{4%minutes}. Transfer garlic herb panko to a #small bowl{} and set aside until ready to serve.

When penne bake is done baking, let cool ~{5%minutes}. Top with garlic herb panko, @parmesan cheese{¼%cup}, and as many @chili flakes{½%tsp} as you like. Divide between plates or serve family style directly from baking dish.