Vegan Mushroom Pasta

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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

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Enjoy this Vegan Mushroom Pasta as a creamy and comforting 25-minute dinner tonight! The noodles are tossed with sauteed mushrooms and a vegan cream sauce to fill every bite with savory and earthy flavors.

pasta tossed in mushroom sauce in a skillet

Simple, quick, and easy never tasted so good! This Vegan Mushroom Pasta recipe comes together in no time using a few veggies and mushrooms, an easy vegan cream sauce, and your favorite pasta noodles. Perfect for when you need vegan comfort food in a hurry.

I love easy vegan pasta recipes, like Roasted Red Pepper Pasta and Vegan Lasagna, because they’re always a breeze to make and just so satisfying.

This creamy vegan mushroom pasta is similar to a vegan mushroom Alfredo or stroganoff but made with really simple ingredients, like bella mushrooms, onions, garlic, dairy free milk, and a few seasonings. It’s a great meal to whip up as a quick weeknight dinner or when you need a delicious dish for meal prep.

Recipe features

  • It’s a creamy, earthy, and comforting 25-minute meal.
  • Naturally vegan and easy to make gluten free!
  • The leftovers are delicious, making this a perfect option for meal prep.
mushroom pasta in a bowl

Ingredient notes:

  • Bella mushrooms – If you’re feeling creative, you can use a mixture of different mushrooms. Try shiitake, cremini, portobello, or oyster mushrooms for layers of earthy flavors.
  • Onions and garlic – For a great baseline of savory flavors. Feel free to use shallots instead of onions for a richer flavor.
  • Pasta – I really like using long pasta noodles, like fettucini, linguini, or spaghetti, but you can use anything you have at home.
  • All purpose flour – To help thicken the sauce. Replace this with any gluten free flour you like if you need the recipe to be gluten free.
  • Milk – Pretty much any dairy free milk will do. I like oat milk but you can use soy or almond milk instead.
  • Nutritional yeast – This cheesy seasoning makes the creamy pasta sauce extra savory.
  • Lemon juice – White wine is a great substitute.
  • Dijon mustard – Yellow mustard will also work.
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Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Boil the pasta. If you haven’t already, cook the pasta until it’s al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2: Saute the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet and add the onion. Saute for a few minutes before adding the mushrooms. When they’re soft, add the vegan butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.

cooked mushrooms and onions in a skillet

Step 3: Make the cream sauce. Whisk the flour, salt, milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and dijon together in a small bowl. Pour it into the skillet with the veggies. Turn down the heat and keep stirring until the sauce thickens.

creamy mushroom sauce in a skillet

Step 4: Add the pasta and serve. Add the cooked pasta into the skillet and toss to coat. Once the noodles are fully coated in sauce, serve the pasta in bowls and top with black pepper and fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Tips and FAQs

  • Make your mushroom pasta extra creamy by replacing the dairy free milk with cashew cream or full fat coconut milk.
  • Add more to the pasta, like broccoli, spinach, lentil meatballs, or eggplant.
  • Feel free to roast the mushrooms for even deeper flavors.
  • Top each bowl of pasta with parsley, fresh basil, vegan parmesan cheese, or toasted pine nuts.

Can this be made gluten free?

Easily! Use any gluten free pasta noodle you like and replace the all purpose flour with another gluten free flour.

How long does it last?

For ultimate freshness, store the sauce-covered pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can add a little extra milk to help get the creamy consistency back when you reheat the leftovers.

What goes well with creamy mushroom pasta?

This comforting meal calls for equally as delicious sides. You can never go wrong with garlic bread or a slice of savory zucchini bread on the side! If you’re serving the pasta for dinner, make the meal complete with a serving of broccoli cauliflower salad, sauteed asparagus, or fried brussels sprouts.

mushroom pasta in a bowl

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5 from 24 votes

Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Servings: 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Enjoy this Vegan Mushroom Pasta as a creamy and comforting 25-minute dinner tonight! The noodles are tossed with sauteed mushrooms and a vegan cream sauce to fill every bite with savory and earthy flavors

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Ingredients 

  • 8 oz. pasta, cooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter, divided
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 8 oz. bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup soy milk, or milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish, chopped

Instructions 

  • If you haven't already, cook the pasta until it's al dente (or done to your liking); drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Then, add the mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes or until the onions and mushrooms are soft, adding more butter as needed. Last, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until it's fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the salt, flour, milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and dijon together. Then, pour the mixture into the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
  • Add pasta into the skillet and use kitchen tongs to toss everything together, making sure the pasta is coated in the sauce.
  • Divide into bowls, top with black pepper and parsley and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
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38 Comments

  1. Ellen says:

    5 stars
    Nice, easy, tasty sauce. I added white wine to make it even more elegant

    1. Erin says:

      YUM good call — I’m glad you liked the recipe!

  2. Elaine E. says:

    5 stars
    Wow this is delicious! This will be in the dinner rotation from now on!

    1. Erin says:

      I love to hear that — thanks for the 5-star rating!

  3. Kat May says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! My family and I enjoyed this recipe! Thank you!

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks Kat! Glad you enjoyed the pasta!

  4. Marion says:

    5 stars
    Just made this for dinner. I used lentiles pasta, homemade cashew milk and it was delicious. My son does not like much mushroom or even lentile pasta usualy but he cane back for more! As other have done, i added a little bit more pepper to it. Really good!thanks

    1. Erin says:

      That’s amazing! I’m so glad you and your son loved it! Thanks Marion!

      1. Mary says:

        I made this tonight and I used 12 oz pkg of pasta ended up doubling the sauce. Next time I will double the mushrooms! It is delicious

      2. Erin says:

        Thanks Mary, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  5. J says:

    I made it last night and it was delicious! Only adjusted by adding lots more black pepper ( just because I like my mushrooms peppery) and a bit of veggie stock. Will make again😍

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

  6. Magi says:

    5 stars
    This is the FIRST recipe I have made that was pure perfection straight from the recipe. By that I mean it didn’t need doctoring! I love that the sauce can be used with other veggies and I look forward to making this again and again with a variety of mushrooms and other veg. In fact, after I was about done cooking, I opened the fridge to find asparagus staring at me as if to say “I forgive you THIS time!”. So happy to have found you! I look forward to making MORE of your tasty recipes! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. =D

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks so much Magi! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe and found the site!

  7. Hannah says:

    5 stars
    Amazing! Very easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

  8. Tania Silva-Johnson says:

    5 stars
    Excellent! Sauce is creamy and delicious, even non-vegan family members loved it.

    1. Erin says:

      I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it!

  9. Rab says:

    Made this last night, it was tasty..but the only thing I found it was abit gluggy (thick)?
    Would this be due to too much flour?

    1. Erin says:

      It could be! If that ever happens, add a splash more milk (or even vegetable broth) and that should do the trick.

  10. Shay says:

    5 stars
    DELICIOUS recipe that comes together super fast, with minimal dishes and easy ingredients. Stores well for the next day. I added capers too and it’s delish. 🙂 thanks!!

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks Shay — I’m so glad you enjoyed the pasta!