Description
Quick and flavorful Mushroom Pasta combining fresh mushrooms and creamy plant-based cheese for a warm, comforting meal ready in under 30 minutes. This easy, customizable recipe offers rich earthy flavors with minimal fuss, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 250g fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 shallots, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Pantry Items
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 200g pasta of choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine recommended)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dairy Alternatives
- 100g plant-based cheese, shredded or sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely slice mushrooms, peel and mince the garlic and shallots, and chop the fresh thyme leaves. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, and set pasta aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt, cooking for 5-7 minutes until moisture is released and mushrooms start to brown.
- Build the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural). Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and fresh thyme. Gradually mix in the plant-based cheese until melted and creamy. Use reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky, smooth sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained pasta in the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Mix thoroughly so the noodles are fully coated. Season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
- Final Touches and Serve: Let the pasta rest off the heat for one minute. Serve warm, garnished as desired with fresh parsley, chives, or plant-based parmesan (natural).
Notes
- Allow mushrooms to brown well for deeper flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Use fresh herbs for brightness and flavor balance.
- Add salt gradually as other ingredients already contain saltiness.
- Use a wide skillet for even sautéing without steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mushroom pasta, plant-based cheese, vegan pasta, quick dinner, creamy pasta, plant-based recipe
