Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
Savor the creamy goodness of this Vegan Mushroom Pasta, a speedy 25-minute weeknight dinner made with simple ingredients. It's an effortless way to enjoy a comforting meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry pasta I used tagliatelle
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms any type, I used portobello, sliced
- ½ cup white wine or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 and ⅓ cups unsweetened non-dairy milk I used soy milk
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot and sauté the onion over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes softened.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, stir, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until they're lightly browned.
- Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful bits, and let it simmer until almost fully evaporated, which should take another 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and milk.
- Pour the mixture into the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the pot and use kitchen tongs to toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, and a dash of black pepper.
Notes
- Pasta Cooking: Cook the pasta to al dente. Be sure to follow the package instructions and taste the pasta a few minutes before the recommended time.
- Don't Overcook Mushrooms: To achieve the best texture and flavor, avoid overcooking the mushrooms. Cook until they're browned and tender, but not mushy.
- Deglaze Thoughtfully: When adding wine to deglaze the pan, scrape the browned bits from the bottom thoroughly to extract maximum flavor. This will add depth to the sauce.
- Consistency Matters: Pay attention to the sauce's consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon without being too thick or too thin. Adjust with more milk or flour as necessary.
- Thorough Mixing: When combining the pasta with the sauce, mix vigorously to ensure every strand of pasta is coated in the delicious mushroom sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg