Creamy Mushroom Pasta (Vegan) - The Happy Pear

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 8: Cook Sauce

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

Step 9: Bring to Boil Again

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

Step 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.

Step 11: Season and Garnish

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

Step 12: Prepare Pasta (Optional)

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

Step 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.

Step 14: Serve

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

• Serve with garlic fried rice instead of pasta.