Hey, friends!
Craving some comfort food? I’ve got just the thing for you!
Today, I’m diving into a classic: cream of mushroom casserole.
It’s creamy, hearty, and oh-so-satisfying.
Perfect as a side dish or even a main meal!
Grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 20-25 minutes |
| Total Time | 35-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade cream of mushroom soup
- 12 ounces small pasta shapes (such as penne, shells, or farfalle)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup thawed frozen peas
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients
Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F.
Next, prepare a batch of Cream of Mushroom Soup following the recipe found here: Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
While the soup simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook your pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate, as the pasta will continue to cook in the oven.
Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking water.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the prepared cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, frozen peas, and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Mix in the cooked pasta, along with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water.
If you find that the mixture is too thick, or if you’re preparing the casserole a day ahead for leftovers, add additional pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste the mixture and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
Transfer the pasta mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the mixture.
Step 5: Bake the Casserole
Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated 375 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your delicious casserole!
