Name: Easy Mushroom Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz. penne pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 16 oz. mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, portobello, and shiitake), sliced; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups marinara sauce; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Season the mushroom mixture with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked penne pasta. Top with half of the mushroom mixture.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the mushrooms.
Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, mushrooms, cheeses, and marinara sauce.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

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