Description
A creamy, comforting vegan mushroom stroganoff made in one pot with tender cremini mushrooms, rotini pasta, and a rich cashew butter sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced and quartered
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved or quartered
- 8 ounces dry rotini pasta (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups imitation “beef-flavored” broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the dry rotini pasta, cremini mushrooms, beef-flavored broth, nutritional yeast, and black pepper to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the pasta and mushrooms to cook evenly.
- Make it Creamy: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the cashew butter and lemon juice until the mixture is well combined and creamy. Taste and add kosher salt if needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra black pepper if desired. Serve warm and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth if imitation beef-flavored broth is unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of kosher salt according to your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Using cashew butter creates a rich and creamy texture without dairy, making the dish vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer, soak the cashews beforehand and blend them for an even creamier sauce instead of using cashew butter.
- Ensure to stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
