Description
A quick and creamy vegan pasta dish packed with umami-rich mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cheesy sauce made from plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz (225 g) pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together plant milk, nutritional yeast, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
- For extra creaminess, blend the sauce ingredients before adding to the skillet.
- You can add spinach or kale for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg