Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Posted on: November 19, 2024

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups macaroni
• 1 package black oyster mushrooms, torn into bite-sized pieces
• ¾ cup raw cashews
• 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves
• Dried oregano
• Black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Water for soaking and cooking

Instructions:

1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
3. For the cream sauce:

• Drain the soaked cashews
• Blend them with:
  • ½ cup fresh water
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
• Blend until completely smooth and creamy

4. For the mushrooms:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
• Add torn oyster mushrooms
• Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy
• Season with salt and pepper
• Add 1 tsp dried oregano

5. Final assembly:

• Add cooked pasta to the mushroom pan
• Pour in the cashew cream sauce
• Stir while adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency
• Add torn fresh basil leaves
• Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra nutritional yeast to taste