Vegan Marry Me Mushroom (Print Version)

Creamy vegan pasta featuring mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious dairy-free sauce.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
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 the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced 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 (or soy cream), and nutritional yeast. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Add lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Stir cooked pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
09 - Plate immediately, garnished with torn fresh basil and vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delicious vegan and dairy-free meal
  • Rich in flavor with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pasta if avoiding wheat.
  • Coconut milk is a tree nut allergen for some; substitute as needed.
03 -
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency gently.
  • Sauté mushrooms until golden for maximum flavor.
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