Spicy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
This spicy vegan mushroom pasta makes a wholesome and hearty dinner or lunch that's packed full of flavour. It's ready in under 15 minutes, using just simple ingredients. Easy to make gluten-free and oil-free.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pasta gluten-free
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup tomato diced
- 2 cups button mushrooms chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions, but for two minutes less.
- Sauté the onion, garlic and tomatoes for 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften. You can use either water or oil, depending on your preference.
- Add the mushrooms, and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. When they start to soften, add the tomato paste, cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.
- When the pasta is ready, drain it but do not rinse, and retain ¼ cup pasta water. Transfer the pasta to the pan with the sauce, also adding the plant based milk and pasta water.
- Stir to combine, then add the cornstarch and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- At the last minute, season to taste with salt and add the spinach. Serve either hot or cold once the spinach wilts.
Notes
- This pasta keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I would not, however, recommend freezing it, because this will ruin the texture of the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 929mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4056IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.