Vegan Mushroom Pasta
A creamy and flavorful vegan mushroom pasta made with a variety of mushrooms, garlic, and a dairy-free sauce. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (linguine or fettuccine preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 oz (450 g) mixed mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake, button), sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk or any plant-based cream
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until mushrooms are soft and reduced in size, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and nutritional yeast, stirring well to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice and cooked pasta. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley if using and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the amount of coconut milk for desired creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, mushroom pasta, dairy-free, plant-based, Italian dinner