Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta (Printable Version)

A creamy, dairy-free pasta with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, rich and full of flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried fettuccine or linguine

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano

→ Sauce

08 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 1 cup vegetable broth
10 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or unsweetened soy cream
11 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
12 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves, torn
16 - Vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add minced garlic to skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add mushrooms, dried thyme, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes until mushrooms are golden and most liquid has evaporated.
05 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
06 - Pour in vegetable broth, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast. Stir well and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Add lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
08 - Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss gently to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water incrementally if a creamier texture is desired.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with torn fresh basil leaves and sprinkled with vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) in pasta use gluten-free pasta if needed
  • Some vegan parmesan brands may contain nuts or soy—check labels
03 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic
  • Swap coconut milk with cashew cream or soy cream for a different texture
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