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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato

    Mar 25, 2019 by Kaitlin

    This vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta combines flavorful sun-dried tomato, fresh garlic, and spinach in an easy sauce made with cashew milk. This satisfying dish is simple to prepare and only 30 minutes. It is great for lunch or dinner! (Gluten-free option.)

    A plate of Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta

    Let's make a pan of vegan Creamy Mushroom Tomato Pasta!

    This satisfying pasta dish combines flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, and spinach.

    Plus it comes together in just 30 minutes for an easy lunch or dinner.

    To simplify the cream sauce, we won't be soaking whole cashews or needing to blend anything in a blender. Instead, we will use a shortcut with cashew milk and cheesy nutritional yeast!

    Dry penne pasta, spinach, tomatoes, and mushroom ingredients on a white table

    Ingredients

    For this recipe you will toss together in a large skillet:

    • Penne pasta: Or use your own favorite shape such as fusilli, fettuccine, linguine, etc. Use gluten-free pasta if desired. (I like brown rice + quinoa pasta.)
    • Mushrooms: I use cremini mushrooms, but use your own favorite. Shiitake mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, oyster, or white button would work well.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes: I use dry packed sun-dried tomatoes. (Most often I buy the "Mediterranean Organic" brand which come in a 3 ounce bag.) But an oil-packed jar of sun-dried tomatoes works as well.
    • Fresh garlic cloves
    • Cashew milk: Be sure to use plain and unsweetened milk. You can also substitute another dairy-free milk if you wish such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
    • Vegetable broth: Use low sodium if desired.
    • Nutritional yeast: This gives the sauce a rich, cheesy, savory flavor.
    • Garlic powder
    • Fresh basil: Or your own favorite fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
    • Fresh spinach: Or substitute with other greens like kale or arugula.
    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta on a plate

    Customizing

    Flavors: Change it up with your own variations. Add fresh lemon juice, Kalamata olives, more fresh herbs, or different greens such as arugula for a peppery taste.

    Vegetables: Add other veggies to the mix like onion, grape tomatoes, asparagus, shallot, roasted bell pepper, peas, cauliflower, etc.

    Vegan sausage: Pair this with your favorite vegan deli sausage for even more plant-based protein and fiber. (I like the "Field Roast" brand Smoked Apple Sage sausage.)

    Looking for more inspiration? Try this creamy Mushroom Pesto Pasta as well!

    Bowl of spinach pasta with fork

    Serving

    Garnish: Top your bowl with vegan parmesan cheese, pine nuts, or herbs like basil or fresh parsley before serving if desired. (Or salt and black pepper to taste if needed.) If you like it spicy, sprinkle on some red pepper flakes.

    Pairing: This pasta is great served on its own, with a side salad, or toasted sourdough bread.

    Storing

    This creamy vegan mushroom pasta is best served the same day since the pasta tends to soak up the sauce.

    However if you would like to store leftovers, then simply place them in an airtight container in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

    Creamy vegan pasta with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes on a plate

    For more inspiration, also browse all pasta + noodle recipes.

    Creamy sun-dried tomato mushroom pasta in a bowl with fork

    Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato

    A creamy pasta with flavor-packed sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach! Easy, satisfying, and a great lunch or dinner.
    4.80 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 4 medium bowls

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz. penne pasta (gluten-free if desired)
    • 8 oz. mushrooms (I use cremini)
    • 1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes*
    • 3-5 cloves garlic
    • 1 1/2 cups cashew milk (plain, unsweetened)
    • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
    • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
    • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil
    • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or arugula, etc.)
    • Salt/pepper to taste

    Toppings for serving (optional):

    • Fresh basil or parsley, kalamata olives, cashew parmesan

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (tender, not mushy). Drain when finished.
    • Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms.
    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté mushrooms for about 7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method.)
    • Meanwhile, mince garlic and dice sun-dried tomatoes (yielding about 1/2 cup diced tomatoes).
    • Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
    • Add cashew milk, broth, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
    • Heat 3-4 minutes or until lightly simmering.
    • Meanwhile, chop/julienne the basil.
    • Add basil and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss well and heat for 5-10 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed most of the sauce. (The sauce will be thin at first, but will thicken upon heating and even more after sitting.)
    • Stir in spinach during last couple minutes to wilt. Salt/pepper to taste.

    Notes

    *Sun-dried tomato: I use about 2.5 oz. dry sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed).
    Milk: I prefer this dish with cashew milk since it has a thick, creamy consistency. Substitute with soy, almond, etc. as long as it's plain & unsweetened. (The sauce runs a bit thinner with almond milk and will slightly alter the taste.)
    Pasta: Use your favorite pasta – fettuccine, linguine, fusilli, etc. (I love a brown rice & quinoa blend for gluten-free.)
    Variations: Add onion, grape tomatoes, asparagus, shallot, roasted bell pepper, peas, etc.
    Storing: This is best enjoyed the same day, as leftovers tend to soak up the remaining sauce.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    288
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Potassium
     
    935
    mg
    27
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    55
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    13
    g
    26
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1689
    IU
    34
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying this vegan creamy mushroom sun-dried tomato pasta recipe, also feel free to check out:

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    1. Jennifer

      August 20, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed this recipe! Simple to make on a weeknight. Very happy to have found your website. We have enjoyed each and every recipe that we’ve tried from you. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        August 21, 2022 at 8:25 am

        Aww, thrilled to hear you found another one that your family enjoys! I appreciate you giving the recipes a try and coming back to leave such kind feedback. Thank you, Jennifer!

        Reply
    2. Amanda

      September 03, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for lunch today and just loved it. I found your website a little over a week ago and have prepared at least four of your recipes. I've enjoyed every one of them, and have been sharing them with my friends and family on Facebook.

      I have one question. Where can I find the serving sizes? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        October 01, 2020 at 11:35 am

        Hi Amanda! That's awesome - so glad you've been enjoying the recipes! And thanks for sharing them with your friends/family as well.

        The servings for each recipe are listed right above the ingredients. I usually don't mark down a specific measurement (i.e. 1/2 cup per serving), but rather how many servings the recipe typically makes for our family (such as 5 medium bowls, etc.) I realize that's not very precise, but hope it at least gives a rough guideline if you're keeping track of nutritional content, etc.

        Reply
    3. Tara

      July 09, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      The first time I made this I thought it was pretty good. This time, I doubled the recipe but tripled the mushrooms and added a diced onion. It was amazing! My family loves it.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        July 10, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Hi Tara! That's fantastic. I love your extra mushroom and onion addition. Thanks so much for sharing your kind feedback! Wishing you and your family a beautiful weekend. -Kaitlin

        Reply
    4. Jana

      July 05, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! It is delish! I didn't have spinach, so I used arugula, and doubled the mushrooms, as they needed to be used, and added a whole onion at the beginning. Very good! Saved it to my favorites.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        July 10, 2020 at 10:15 am

        Awesome to hear that, Jana! Really love your wonderful adaptions - many thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    5. Lillian

      May 30, 2020 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Tried this today, I didn’t have nutritional yeast, and used almond milk and cornstarch. Still So delicious, will definitely make it again as written.

      Your blog has been a life saver. We went vegan almost 2 years ago and You have helped me prepare so many great meals. I absolutely love it and been telling everyone I know about it.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        June 06, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Hi Lillian! That's so wonderful to hear, and great substitute with the cornstarch to thicken it up! Thrilled you're enjoying the blog and thank you so much for sharing it with others. Really appreciate your kind words. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the weekend! Take good care. -Kaitlin

        Reply
    6. Chiseche Rachel Kapapa

      May 05, 2020 at 11:22 am

      Absolutely delicious, I used unsalted cashew butter to thicken my sauce.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        May 19, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        Wonderful substitute! Thanks so much for sharing your creative adaption.

        Reply
    7. Janet

      April 30, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      This is one of my favorite recipes at our local Italian Restaurant. I order it but usually pay for it later as I don’t do well with dairy products. I searched the web for a vegan version and found your recipe. Absolutely finger licking good. My husband loved it too. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        May 19, 2020 at 12:33 pm

        So lovely to hear you both enjoyed it Janet! Thanks so much for the kind feedback.

        Reply
    8. Genevieve

      February 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this recipe and LOVED it! It tasted like Alfredo sauce! I used a quinoa and brown rice blend of fusilli pasta (because they didn’t have penne and I’ve become addicted to the combo). Also used oat milk instead of cashew and it was the perfect consistency, and subbed asparagus for mushrooms since I’m not a fan. It all turned out great, can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        February 19, 2020 at 10:40 am

        Hey Genevieve! Awesome to hear you gave this a try and enjoyed. I love the oat milk & asparagus substitutions. And I agree, quinoa & brown rice pasta is my favorite too!

        Reply
    9. Jennifer

      November 18, 2019 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      I made this last week and everyone loved it. My non-vegan husband added some parmesan cheese but the rest of us added vegan parmesan cheese. Loved it. So happy I found your site! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        November 18, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        So fantastic to hear it was enjoyed by all. Thanks for the kind feedback!

        Reply
    10. Kate

      September 20, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight using Almond Milk with a touch of cornstarch to thicken it up. This dish was amazing-both my husband & I really enjoyed it. Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        September 24, 2019 at 12:55 pm

        Awesome, Kate! Perfect substitution with the almond milk + cornstarch. Thrilled to hear you both enjoyed!

        Reply
    11. Allyson

      September 11, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      4 stars
      I made this last night. It was really yummy! My man and I enjoyed it last night. I had leftovers for lunch today and the sauce kinda disappeared. I added a bit of veggie broth to the bowl last night, but the noodles must've soaked it up over night. Any suggestions or did I make too little sauce? I probably need to add broth right before microwaving..

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        September 16, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Hi Allyson! Great to hear you both enjoyed it. This recipe works best if eaten the same day, as leftovers do tend to soak up the remaining sauce as you found. (Apologies that was unclear - I just added a note to clarify.) You could certainly add a touch of milk or broth before reheating to re-hydrate a bit if desired however!

        Reply
    12. Nataleigh

      September 10, 2019 at 3:54 am

      5 stars
      OMG. I'm new to cooking, despite being plant based for quite a while, so most of my experiments I've been pretty modest about...okay, yeah, it tastes good, but could it be better?

      This? This here? NO QUESTION. Truly. I love an easy, one pan dish that allows me to multitask, and mega bonus that it was ready in under 30 minutes. I had extra mushrooms I needed to use up, so I went ahead and doubled the recipe, and thank goodness I did. Everyone had seconds and I still managed to squirrel a bit away for my lunch today.

      The only substitution-ish thing I made was that I didn't have cashew milk, so I used unsweetened almond milk and threw a tablespoon of cashew butter in, and I thickened the sauce with cornstarch in the very end (this probably wouldn't have been necessary if I had slowly added the double of the milk, rather than follow it to a T, but as I said, newbie!)

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        September 16, 2019 at 8:57 am

        So great to hear that! And I love your idea to use almond milk + cashew butter. Smart! Hope you continue to have fun with your plant-based cooking journey & experiments! Wishing you a beautiful week! -Kaitlin

        Reply
    13. Bronnie

      September 06, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      3 stars
      It was just ok, a little bland for our taste.

      Reply
    14. Ashley

      August 14, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      OH my goodness, absolutely amazing!!! All of the flavors are spot on! I used soy milk and had no issues with it thickening up. I added peas and tomatoes and used lentil pasta. Even my meat eating husband said it tasted good! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        September 16, 2019 at 9:21 am

        So glad you both enjoyed this! I absolutely love your additions, yum! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such sweet feedback - very appreciated! Wishing you and your husband a most beautiful week! -Kaitlin

        Reply
    15. Grace

      June 13, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this exactly as written!!! YUM!!! I am so happy to have discovered your blog! Have a ton more recipes pinned to work my way through!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        July 16, 2019 at 9:37 am

        Hi Grace! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed this one (and found more inspiration on the site as well!) Hope you enjoy any others you try!

        Reply
    16. Trish

      April 12, 2019 at 6:46 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was super delicious! Definitely a keeper. Super easy to put together too. Glad I doubled the recipe. My almost 18 year old son is super picky and more than often isn’t a fan of my plant-based cooking, but this one he devoured and had seconds as did my husband. Thanks for a fab meal!!! Will definitely be making this often.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        April 15, 2019 at 11:07 am

        So great to hear you all enjoyed. Thanks so much for coming back to rate the recipe and leave such a sweet comment!

        Reply
    17. Terri

      March 26, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. It is amazing! The creamy sauce made with the cashew milk and nutritional yeast was spot on! I did not miss the cream or cheese! Wow! I will use the simple sauce in other dishes, for sure. But this dish is a keeper, and I can't wait to make it for my vegan daughters! Problem - I couldn't stop eating it.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        March 27, 2019 at 1:24 pm

        Loved seeing your photos on Instagram! Hope your daughters enjoy it too! Definitely an easy sauce to use for other recipes - would love to hear what you come up with! Thanks for taking the time to comment & rate it!

        Reply

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