SPINACH AND MUSHROOM MACARONI PIE

Ingredients

1 pack small pasta (e.g twists, shells)

1 bag fresh spinach leaves

2½ cups fresh sliced mushrooms

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp green seasoning

½ tsp red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2½ cups grated cheddar cheese

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1¾ cups evaporated milk

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tbsp green seasoning

½ tsp pepper sauce

Extra grated cheese for top

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and cook for a minute. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 – 4 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, green seasoning and a little salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Add the spinach and mix into the mushroom mixture. Cover and let cook until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
4. While the spinach is cooking, mix together the egg, milk, green seasoning, pepper sauce and a little salt and pepper.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
6. Mix together the pasta, spinach mixture, cheddar and Parmesan cheese together ensuring all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
7. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the pasta. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 – 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pie is firm. Remove and let rest for approximately ten minutes before cutting.