Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Thom Driver.
Mushrooms and aged Gruyère cheese add heft and depth to this one-pan vegetarian main.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme and salt; cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over pan; cook 1 minute. Add milk; bring to a simmer. Add pasta, Gruyère cheese, and 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in spinach. Spread pasta mixture in an even layer in pan; sprinkle with remaining 1 ounce mozzarella cheese and panko.
Step 4
Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven; sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme.