Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe with Garlic (2024)

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions you can try when making this comforting dinner:

• Kale - stir in baby spinach instead.
• Cashew cream - try full-fat coconut milk or soy milk or any non-dairy milk of your choice (unsweetened, unflavored).
• Baby Bella mushrooms - try white mushrooms like cremini, shiitake mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms. If you don't like mushrooms, try green beans instead.
• Olive oil - use vegan butter instead.
• Pasta- use fresh pasta instead, whole wheat pasta, or your favorite gluten-free pasta.
• Pasta water - if you forget to save this, use vegetable broth and a splash of white wine.

Variations

Here are some simple variations:

• Spicy - add red pepper flakes while cooking
• Deluxe - be sure to add truffle carpaccio; the aroma of truffle oil puts this dish over the top!
• Gluten-free - instead of regular pasta, use gluten-free pasta.
• Fresh herbs - instead of sage, use fresh thyme instead. Or top with fresh parsley.
• No garlic - skip the garlic and add nutritional yeast to make the sauce more cheesy.
• Add lemon juice - stir in a small amount while everything mixes before serving.
• Flavor - add a pinch of garlic powder when adding sauteed mushrooms to the pasta.

5. While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil. Once shimmering, add shallots and garlic to the hot pan, and saute until lightly golden. Reduce heat if necessary to avoid burning.

6. Add mushrooms, sage, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Saute for approximately 5 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the edges of the mushrooms are browning.

7. Using the pot the pasta was cooked in, add ¼ cup pasta water, ½ cup cashew cream, pasta, sauteed mushrooms, and kale.

8. Stir the cooked pasta with everything on low heat until the kale wilts; it takes only a few minutes. See the finished dish below.

Expert Tips

• Cook the pasta for two minutes less than the recommended time for best results.
• Add small amounts of pasta water as needed to keep the sauce from getting dry.
• Add a tablespoon or two of cashew cream to the pasta water if needed.
• Taste and add a pinch of salt as needed.

How to Serve

Serve in shallow bowls and top with vegan Parm, freshly ground black pepper, and truffle carpaccio, if desired.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When reheating on the range, add a small amount of water if the cashew cream is too thick.

I don't recommend freezing.

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe with Garlic

Emily Miller

Creamy cashews form a base for this sauce that includes sauteed shallots and aromatics and earthy mushrooms to make it extra delicious! You can serve this Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Garlic with salad or as an anytime dish - either way, you'll love how satisfyingly good this pasta tastes.

Nutrition

Calories: 413.9kcalCarbohydrates: 56.8gProtein: 15.7gFat: 15.1gSaturated Fat: 2.4gSodium: 610.8mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 5.6g

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