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Easy Vegan Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta

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This Easy Vegan Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta is rich, creamy, and full of bold flavors. It combines savory mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a cheesy vegan sauce tossed with your favorite pasta. It’s easy to make, dairy-free, and totally satisfying for any night of the week!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or any shape)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Vegan Cheese Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened plant milk (almond, soy, or oat)

  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 mins if not using a high-speed blender)

  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.

  • Add garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.

  • In a blender, combine all cheese sauce ingredients: plant milk, cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir and let it simmer on low heat for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.

  • Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Toss to coat evenly.

 

  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice. Serve warm with fresh herbs or extra nutritional yeast on top.

Notes

  • Can’t do cashews? Try silken tofu or sunflower seeds instead.

  • Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.

  • This sauce also works great over rice, roasted veggies, or in a vegan mac and cheese.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/easy-vegan-cheesy-sun-dried-tomato-mushroom-pasta/