Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta (Printable)

Creamy vegan pasta featuring tender mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich dairy-free sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, 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

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, and oregano. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes until mushrooms are golden and most liquid has evaporated.
05 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
06 - Pour in vegetable broth, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water incrementally to achieve desired creaminess.
09 - Serve immediately, topped with torn fresh basil and a sprinkling of vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy& flavorful vegan pasta
  • Dairy-free and easy to make
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
  • Some vegan parmesan brands may contain nuts or soy check labels.
03 -
  • Reserve some pasta water to enhance sauce creaminess.
  • Do not overcook mushrooms to keep texture firm.
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