---
title: Cheesy Spinach & White Bean Pasa Bake
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-spinach-white-bean-pasta-bake-6464648ddf4800194c006789
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: medium
allarchored:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - New
  - Eas Prep
  - Quick
  - Veggie
  - Lunch
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many found it tasty, though some felt it needed more flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, with clear instructions and minimal hands-on time.
nutrition:
  calories: 800
  protein: 30
  fat: 25
  saturated fat: 11
  carbohydrates: 106
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 16
  cholesterol: 45
  sodium: 1380
  potassium: 1150
  calcium: 420
  iron: 6.2
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Cannellini%20Beans/cheesy-spinach-white-bean-pasta-bake.avif"
---

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Drain and rinse @cannellini beans{2%unit}. Peel and mince or grate @garlic{2%clove}. Zest and quarter @lemon{2%unit}.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{12%ounce} and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{9-11%minutes}. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water (1 1/2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tsp}(divided) in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring, until warmed through, ~{1-2%minutes}. Add @spinach{10%ounce} and another drizzle of oil; cook, stirring, until wilted, ~{2-4%minutes}. Add the garlic; cook until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.

Reduce heat to medium low; stir in @cheese roux concentrate{2%ounce}, @sour cream{3%tbsp}, half the @Italian seasoning{1%tbsp}, 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water, @butter{2%tbsp}, and juice from two lemon wedges. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, ~{1-2%minutes}. Remove from heat.

Stire the drained penne into the pan until thoroughly coated. Transfer #baking dish{} topped with @Italian cheese blend{1%cup}. Bake on top rack until cheese is bubbling, ~{2-4%minutes}.

Garnish pasta bake with lemon zest; squeeze juice from remaining lemon wedges over top. Serve family style directly from baking dish while hot.