Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Enjoy a Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff in just 30 minutes. With savory sautéed cremini mushrooms and noodles bathed in a rich cashew cream sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food!
Servings: 6
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup water
- 10 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the cashews overnight. If you’re in a hurry, soak them in hot water for at least 1 hour. The day after, drain and rinse. Blend cashews with water until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until it's soft and lightly browned, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, stir, and sauté until they become soft and golden brown, for about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock until the mixture is smooth without any lumps.
- Add the soy sauce (or vegan Worcestershire sauce) and mustard and give it a good stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for approximately 3-5 minutes or until it thickens, making sure to whisk frequently.
- Add the cashew mixture, salt, and pepper and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and heat it through for 1-2 minutes until warmed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Even Mushroom Slicing: Slice mushrooms thinly and evenly to ensure they cook uniformly and develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Pasta Timing: Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture and add directly to the sauce for the final few minutes to absorb flavors before serving.
- Adjust Texture: If the sauce becomes too thick, adjust with a little extra vegetable stock or water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Taste Test Before Serving: Take a quick taste before serving to see if it needs more salt, pepper, or any other seasonings to make sure it's just right.
- Serve Immediately: For best results, serve the dish immediately after combining the pasta and sauce to prevent the pasta from absorbing too much sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg