Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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This dairy free sauce is rich and creamy and the perfect complement to lots of pasta and earthy mushrooms. Great for a plant based Meatless Monday meal and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! The sauce would be great over rice. too.

Keep reading for the Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe + a discount code for your order at Off Your Rocker Pottery!

When the weather gets chilly, I start to crave comfort foods.

Usually that means all the soup, all the time. But, I don’t think I have to tell you that pasta qualifies as total comfort food, too.

This Vegan Mushroom Pasta is creamy, hearty and crazy delicious, and will give you all the comforting feelings you desire.

No cream or cashew cream needed. No flour to make a roux either. It’s so easy and can be ready in about 30 minutes, which means you can indulge in cozy comfort any time you want.

Ingredients you need

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Pasta ~ I like a medium pasta shape for this dish. Bow ties, rotini, penne, etc. would all work well.

Use gluten pasta, if you like or need.

Mushrooms ~ Shiitake mushrooms are my #1 choice of mushroom variety for this dish.

They have a very “meaty” texture and loads more flavor that your typical button mushrooms. They’re also easily found in most grocery stores. Even though mushrooms are technically a fungi, you’ll find them by the vegetables in the produce section.

Baby Bellas would also be a decent choice.

If you love mushrooms, you’ll love my Vegan Pepper Steak with Mushrooms, Creamy Mushroom Toast, and Vegan Mushroom Soup!

Tahini ~ This creamy condiment has a savory, earthy flavor that complements the flavors of the mushrooms really well.

The taste of tahini can vary greatly depending on the brand. If yours is on the bitter side, you can add a touch of pure maple syrup to balance the flavors of the sauce.

Don’t be alarmed if the sauce seems strong right out of the bowl. Once it hits the onion/garlic mixture and mingles with the pasta and mushrooms, the flavor will mellow quite a bit.

Broth ~ Low-sodium veggie broth thins out the sauce while adding flavor. I also use it to sauté the onions and garlic, keeping this vegan creamy mushroom pasta dish oil-free.

Milk ~ Any non-dairy unsweetened, plain variety of milk will work.

Extra broth can be used instead, if you prefer.

Nutritional yeast ~ Just like in my Creamy Spinach Gnocchi and Creamy Vegan Beef Pasta with Peppers, nutritional yeast adds a unique savory, nutty taste.

Walnuts ~ Toasted walnuts bring texture to an otherwise soft, creamy dish. They pair perfectly with mushrooms for a rich flavor.

Herbs ~ A sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley is the perfect finishing touch.

How to make the recipe

Start by sautéing the mushrooms in a dry non-stick skillet (1). They will release their own liquid as they cook, so you shouldn’t need to add any. If you don’t have a non-stick skillet, you may need to add a tablespoon of oil or broth. Once they are cooked down, transfer them to a small bowl and set aside.

Heat a bit of broth in the same skillet and sauté the onions and garlic (2).

While the onions are cooking, whisk together the tahini, non-dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt and maple syrup, if using, in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the onions (3) and stir to incorporate (4).

Add the cooked pasta and mushrooms (5) and stir well to combine (6).

Add the toasted walnuts and fresh parsley (7).

Stir well and serve immediately.

Pro tips for success

~ Cook the pasta to al dente for best texture.

~ Use flavorful mushrooms like shiitakes or Baby Bellas.

~ Use a bit more veggie broth or non-dairy milk to thin the sauce, if needed.

~ Toast the walnuts for a deeper flavor.

Storage/Freezing

This vegan creamy mushroom pasta is best served immediately, but leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an air-tight container in the fridge.

You can also freeze this recipe. Cool it completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or plastic bag. It should keep well for up to 3 months.

FAQs

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The saying goes, “You eat with your eyes first.”

The food has to look good – no doubt. But, gorgeous dinnerware helps too.

I love the way this beige mushroom pasta comes alive on the blue plate. Shades of brown and light blue are beautiful complementing colors.

And the baby kale and juicy grape tomatoes pop out of the rustic white bowl above.

These pretty hued plates and bowls are part of the Funky Farmhouse Collection from Off Your Rocker Pottery.

The pieces are sturdy and beautiful and they are all:

• food safe
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• each and every piece is completely made by hand in every step of the process, making each piece truly unique even as part of a set
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More vegan pasta recipes

• Chickpea Walnut Vegan Bolognese
• Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta
• Mediterranean Pasta
• Creamy Lemon Ziti
• Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
• Garden Veggie Pasta
• Pasta with White Beans and Kale
• Amazing Vegan Mac and Cheese
• Vegan Vegetable Lasagna

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