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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Cheesy, dreamy, umami-rich vegan mushroom pasta is perfect for a cozy night in when you want something a little special! Includes instructions for stovetop and baked versions. Make it gluten-free with your choice of pasta. Nut-free option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ ounce dried mushrooms, such as porcini or shiitake
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, optional
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cremini and/or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • ¾ cup raw cashews See Notes for nut-free; soak if not using high-speed blender
  • 7 ounces mild vegan cheese such as Violife, Chao, or Follow Your Heart, cut into cubes For baked version, you'll need an additional 7 oz package, see below
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea or white miso
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour/starch
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • dash freshly grated nutmeg
  • 6 ounces raw baby spinach
  • 16 ounces Pasta of Choice regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free.
  • black pepper
For optional baked version:
  • 7 ounces shredded vegan cheese
  • ¾ cup coarse breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Combine dried mushrooms and rosemary in a small bowl, and add the boiling water. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat a large saute pan over medium/low heat (optional -- if making the baked version, choose an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold the finished pasta (3 liter/quart); use it during both the sauteing and baking.) Add butter and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium, and add the sliced mushrooms. Stirring occasionally, saute until the mushrooms are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the tamari, and cook for another minute or so. Remove from heat, and measure out a heaping ½ cup of the mushroom/garlic mixture.
  3. Heat a large pot of water for the pasta. Salt it generously, and cook pasta until not quite al dente. The pasta will finish cooking in the sauce. Drain in a colander.
  4. In a high-speed blender combine the steeped mushroom-rosemary mixture (including the liquid), ½ cup cooked mushroom mixture, cashews, 1 package cheese, miso, tapioca, nutritional yeast, salt, onion powder, and nutmeg. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce into the saute pan with the mushrooms (if pan isn't large enough to hold the finished recipe, use the pasta pot). Bring to a simmer, and add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to coat. Add the spinach, and cook for a few more minutes or until spinach is wilted and dark green. Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired. For stovetop version, set aside to rest and thicken for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
For baked version:
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Combine breadcrumbs, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Fold about half of the shredded cheese into the pasta. If you need to transfer the pasta to a baking dish, do that now. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are lightly brown and crisp. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, if needed. Let rest 10 minutes, and serve.

Notes

  • Nut-free - replace the cashews with ½ cup raw sunflower seeds.
  • Nut-free - replace the cashews with ½ cup raw sunflower seeds.
  • Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezing not recommended.
  • The mushroom flavor is even more pronounced after a day or two!
  • Nutrition info represents stovetop version.

Nutrition Information

Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1993IU (40%) Vitamin C 8.5mg (9%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 15g 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1993IU 40%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.