Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta (Printable Version)

Creamy pasta with mixed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious, dairy-free sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried fettuccine or linguine

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano

→ Sauce

08 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 1 cup vegetable broth
10 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or unsweetened soy cream
11 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
12 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves, torn
16 - Vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Incorporate sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, and oregano. Sauté for 7 to 8 minutes until mushrooms turn golden and most liquid evaporates.
05 - Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
06 - Pour vegetable broth, coconut milk (or soy cream), and nutritional yeast into the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Add lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Incorporate reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
09 - Plate immediately and garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and vegan parmesan or additional nutritional yeast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful vegan pasta
  • Dairy-free and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) in pasta use gluten-free pasta if needed
  • Coconut milk is a tree nut allergen for some substitute as needed
03 -
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for extra flavor
  • Swap coconut milk with cashew cream or soy cream for a different texture
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