Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Rich, creamy, and full of savory flavor, this Creamy Mushroom Pasta is the kind of meal that feels both comforting and effortlessly elegant. Tender mushrooms are sautéed with fragrant garlic and onions before being coated in a silky, flavorful sauce that clings beautifully to every bite of pasta. It’s a simple recipe that lets the earthy richness of the mushrooms shine.

Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed dinners with family and friends, this satisfying pasta pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad and warm, crusty bread. Every forkful is creamy, comforting, and packed with homemade flavor, making it a recipe you’ll be happy to return to again and again.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 4 cups Shiitake mushrooms (sliced to 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (can sub vegetable stock)
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 16 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1/2 cup vegan parmesan (grated)
  • 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella (grated)
  • fresh chives and basil (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Melt the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

     

  3. 3

    Stir in the creamer, wine, lemon, Italian seasoning, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and simmer until slightly thickened — about 8 to 10 minutes.

     

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions to al dente.

     

  5. 5

    Strain the pasta and add it to the skillet, folding it into the cream sauce.

  6. 6

    Allow the mixture to return to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until the cheese has melted.

    Cover and remove from the heat.

     

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh-cut chives and basil leaves.

    Serve immediately.

    Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 411kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.2g22%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Sodium 520mg22%
Potassium 470mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 6g
Protein 11.5g23%
Vitamin A 320 IU
Vitamin C 6 mg
Calcium 88 mg
Iron 3.1 mg
Vitamin E 1.6 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Folate 96 mcg
Magnesium 55 mg
Zinc 1.4 mg
Selenium 22 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
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