Vegan Mushroom Spinach Pasta (No Cream)
Vegan Mushroom Spinach Pasta is a rich and creamy dairy-free pasta dish made with garlic, mushrooms, and fresh spinach. Easy to make for dinner or lunch, this satisfying plant-based recipe is full of flavor, topped with vegan parmesan, and perfect comfort food you’ll cook again and again.
Equipment
- Cooking pot
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230 gr) pasta of choice
- 17.6 oz (500 gr) white button mushrooms sliced
- 3.5 oz (100 gr) baby spinach
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup cashew milk or any plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾-1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.8 oz (230 gr) pasta of choice
- In a small bowl, mix the plant milk, cornstarch, and nutritional yeast until smooth.1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¾ cup cashew milk, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 7-8 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¾-1 teaspoon salt
- Add in sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown. Pour in the slurry and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly,until the sauce thickens.17.6 oz (500 gr) white button mushrooms, 3.5 oz (100 gr) baby spinach
- Add the spinach in the last 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Toss pasta with the mushroom-spinach sauce until well coated. Serve warm with a sprinkle of plant-based parmesan, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Notes
- Whisk cornstarch with plant milk and nutritional yeast before adding to the pan to prevent lumps.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of plant milk if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 634mgPotassium: 813mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2424IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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