Creamy French Onion Crispy Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy French Onion Crispy Pasta Bake
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil for frying; 250 g penne pasta; 200 g button mushrooms thickly sliced; 6 sprigs thyme leaves removed; 1 whole barbecue chicken bones removed, meat and skin shredded; 40 g French onion soup mix; 60 g baby spinach; 375 ml milk full cream; 125 ml thickened cream; 155 g grated pizza cheese divided; 0 salt to taste; 0 black pepper to taste; 77.5 g grated pizza cheese; 0 continental parsley chopped, to serve

A savory and creamy pasta bake featuring classic French onion flavors, barbecue chicken, mushrooms, and a crispy cheese topping.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil for frying
250 g penne pasta
200 g button mushrooms thickly sliced
6 sprigs thyme leaves removed
1 whole barbecue chicken bones removed, meat and skin shredded
40 g French onion soup mix
60 g baby spinach
375 ml milk full cream
125 ml thickened cream
155 g grated pizza cheese divided
0 salt to taste
0 black pepper to taste
77.5 g grated pizza cheese
0 continental parsley chopped, to serve

Instructions

Grease a large baking dish. Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until softened.
Preheat the oven grill on high. Add the chicken, French onion mix, spinach, milk, cream, and half the cheese to the mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the pasta. Season.
Transfer the pasta mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Top with parsley.