Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta (Printable Page)

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

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic 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 deepen flavors.
06 - Pour in vegetable broth, coconut milk or soy cream, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Add lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat. Incorporate reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
09 - Serve immediately, topped with torn fresh basil leaves and vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vegan and dairy-free
  • Rich mushroom flavor and creamy sauce
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed for allergies.
  • Some vegan parmesan brands may contain nuts or soy; check labels before serving.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with garlic for extra flavor
  • Swap coconut milk with cashew cream or soy cream for a different texture
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