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Easy Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and creamy vegan pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms and a rich cashew sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini, shiitake, or a mix)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or dried thyme
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked or boiled (for sauce)
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth or water (for blending)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Vegan parmesan (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, then add mushrooms, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Cook until mushrooms are golden.
  • Blend soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth, adding pasta water if needed.
  • Add cooked pasta to the mushroom mixture, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Warm for 2–3 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with parsley, black pepper, and vegan parmesan if desired.

Notes

You can substitute different mushrooms or add extra herbs for variation.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: Mushrooms, Pasta, vegan