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Spring Pasta Casserole

Casseroles don't have to be just for winter. This bright and sunny Spring Pasta Casserole is loaded with finely diced carrots, green peas, onions and wrapped up in a creamy mascarpone sauce. A great addition to your dinner table as we head into summer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: casserole, Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 689kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 8 oz short pasta something like bowtie or penne would be fine
  • 3 Carrots peeled & diced small
  • 1 Onion diced small
  • 1/4 Cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Cups milk
  • 1 1/2 Cups Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/2 Cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 Teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 -10 inch deep sided baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium high heat, add the olive oil, garlic, onions and carrots. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Add the water and continue to cook for about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside.
  • In a separate saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter until melted and quickly stir in the mustard and paprika. Whisk in the flour until you have a paste and gradually pour in the milk, whisking as you pour. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth, just a minute. Add the cheese, reserving 1/2 Cup. Stir well, add oregano, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Add the pasta, vegetables and sauce to your baking dish. Stir well to combine and sprinkle over remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and leave about 5 minutes to set before serving.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Spring Pasta Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 689 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 538mg23%
Potassium 534mg15%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 9002IU180%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 546mg55%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.