Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe with Garlic

This vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta with garlic is the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy cashews form a base for this sauce that includes sauteed shallots, aromatics, and earthy mushrooms to make it delicious! You can serve it with salad or as an anytime dish - you'll love how satisfyingly good this pasta tastes.

Aromatic sage adds savoriness to this delectable dish you can serve with an easy green salad on those weeknights when time flies by too quickly.

This pasta is the perfect comfort food for date night, entertaining at home, or just because! It is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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This decadently delicious dish has all the creaminess without any dairy, and it's packed full of flavor!

The combination of mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and sage with the cashew cream is amazing – no one would ever guess that this meal was also totally vegan! Whether you're looking to impress a special someone or treat yourself and your loved ones after a long day, this luscious pasta is guaranteed to please!

My Asparagus Mushroom Pasta inspired this creamy mushroom pasta. If you love creamy pasta, check out these vegan recipes: Creamy Vegan Pasta with Peas and Vegan Creamy Roasted Tomato Garlic Pasta.

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this vegan creamy pasta recipe:

• Mushrooms - I used baby Bellas for their earthy flavor. White button mushrooms will also work; to clean these mushrooms, remove the stem and wipe the mushroom with a damp towel to remove the dirt.
• Dried pasta - use your favorite type of short pasta in this recipe - I love the shape, taste, and quality of this Italian organic gigli toscani pasta.
• Shallots - freshly chopped.
• Garlic - freshly chopped.
• Fresh sage - fresh sage is preferred over dried sage in this recipe.
• Kale - use whichever kale you like.
• Vegan Parmesan Cheese - optional - I like using Violife Just Like Parmesan.
• Truffle Carpaccio - this is the one we have and enjoy! A few tiny slices per serving elevate this dish, along with a tantalizing drizzle of truffle oil!

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How to make this vegan creamy mushroom pasta recipe with garlic

Here are the steps to make this easy recipe:

• Make the cashew cream - this can be a couple of hours before you plan to serve the pasta or the day before.
• Cook the pasta
• Cook the mushrooms
• Combine and serve

Make the cashew cream

Making homemade cashew cream is easy, a dairy-free substitute for heavy cream. Here are the steps, and check out this cashew cream recipe for more details.

• Pour boiling water over the cashew pieces and place them on the kitchen counter for at least 2 hours. Then, drain and rinse the cashew pieces.
• Place the cashews in a high-speed blender and add ¾ cup fresh cold water. Blend for 1 minute, starting at slow speed, gradually going up to high speed, until creamy. Reserve ½ cup for the recipe, and store the rest in the fridge for another use. Add water as needed if it is too thick and creamy.

Note: If you plan to top the pasta with truffle carpaccio, take it out of the fridge so the olive oil can soften, allowing you to remove the truffle slices.

Cook the pasta

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions in salted water; cook it two minutes less than the recommended time or until it is almost al dente.
• Reserve a half cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

Cook the mushrooms

Combine

Hints:

• Add small amounts of pasta water as needed to keep the sauce from getting dry.
• Add a tablespoon or two of cashew cream to the pasta water if needed.
• Taste and add a pinch of salt as needed.

Serve in shallow bowls and top with vegan Parm, freshly ground black pepper, and truffle carpaccio, if desired.

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions you can try when making this comforting dinner:

• Kale - stir in baby spinach instead.
• Cashew cream -  try full-fat coconut milk or soy milk or any non-dairy milk of your choice (unsweetened, unflavored).
• Baby Bella mushrooms - try white mushrooms like cremini, shiitake mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms. If you don't like mushrooms, try green beans instead.
• Olive oil - use vegan butter instead.
• Pasta - use fresh pasta instead, whole wheat pasta, or your favorite gluten-free pasta.
• Pasta water - if you forget to save this, use vegetable broth and a splash of white wine.

Variations

Here are some simple variations:

• Spicy - add red pepper flakes while cooking
• Deluxe - be sure to add truffle carpaccio; the aroma of truffle oil puts this dish over the top!
• Gluten-free - instead of regular pasta, use gluten-free pasta.
• Fresh herbs - instead of sage, use fresh thyme instead. Or top with fresh parsley.
• Kid-friendly - skip the garlic and add nutritional yeast to make the sauce more cheesy.
• Add lemon juice - stir in a small amount while everything mixes before serving.
• Flavor - add a pinch of garlic powder when adding sauteed mushrooms to the pasta.

Equipment

• High-speed blender for cashew cream - we love our Vitamix.
• Large saucepan with high sides for cooking pasta
• Large skillet for mushrooms - I love this one which has served me for many years!
• Cutting board - this is the one we have; it is of excellent quality, and I highly recommend it.
• Chef's knife

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When reheating on the range, add a small amount of water if the cashew cream is too thick.

I don't recommend freezing.

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