Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Ingredients

   Slice the white mushrooms, mince the garlic, dice the red onion, chop the parsley, and snip the fresh thyme.

2. 2.Sauté Onions

   Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 100g (3/4 cup) of diced red onion and fry until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3.Add Garlic and Chili

   Add 20g (2 tablespoons) of minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes to the pan. Fry on medium-low heat for 1 minute or until fragrant.

4. 4.Cook Tomato Paste

   Stir in 1+1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Fry on medium heat for about 1 minute, mixing it into the onion and garlic mixture.

5. 5.Cook Mushrooms and Herbs

   Add 450 to 460g of sliced white mushrooms, salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Fry while switching between medium and medium-high heat until the water from the mushrooms has evaporated, which takes about 6 minutes or so.

6. 6.Thicken with Flour

   Sprinkle 12g (1 tablespoon) of all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free) over the mushrooms. Fry on medium heat for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour.

7. 7.Add Broth and Simmer

   Pour in 175ml (3/4 cup) of vegetable broth. Mix thoroughly until all the flour is incorporated into the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

8. 8.Cook Sauce

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.

9. 9.Bring to Boil Again

   Uncover the pan and bring the sauce to a boil again, stirring occasionally, to allow it to thicken further.

10. 10.Add Cream and Finish Sauce

    Stir in 3 tablespoons of plant-based cream. Cook on medium-low heat for another 1 minute or so, until the sauce is creamy and heated through.

11. 11.Season and Garnish

    Turn off the heat. Add black pepper to taste (optional) and 6g (1 tablespoon) of chopped parsley. Mix well.

12. 12.Prepare Pasta (Optional)

    Cook 225g of linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.

13. 13.Dress Pasta (Optional)

    In a bowl, combine the cooked linguine pasta with 1/4 cup of plant-based parmesan, ground black pepper to taste, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to coat.

14. 14.Serve

    Serve the creamy mushroom sauce hot over the prepared linguine pasta or garlic fried rice.