creamy vegan truffle pasta

bymaria waseem •April 27, 2023

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creamy vegan truffle pasta

This creamy vegan truffle pasta is a super easy, 1 pot meal perfect for weeknights or fancy enough for a date night dinner. Packed with earthy mushrooms, truffle oil, and hints of garlic, this no-boil pasta dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly but will please omnivores as well!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TRUFFLE MUSHROOM PASTA RECIPE

This pasta is seriously SO easy. I love a good creamy pasta and this creamy mushroom pasta recipe checks all of the boxes.

One Pot Recipe: You only need one pot to make it, there’s absolutely no boiling (in a separate pot) required, and it makes a ton of food. So if you love leftovers as I do, this is your recipe!

Earthy Flavor: This recipe uses truffle oil for some added earthy flavor but this is completely optional.

Super Creamy: It uses a roux, dairy-free milk, and dairy-free cheese to create an unbelievably creamy texture.

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ARE TRUFFLES VEGAN?

This recipe uses some truffle oil for extra flavor, but a question that’s asked a lot is whether truffles are vegan. Truffles are a type of fungi similar to mushrooms, so they’re technically vegan since they are fungi.

However, historically truffles have been found by the use of animals like pigs. In recent times, most truffle farmers use dogs to help find truffles underground.

Since farmers technically use animals to find them, truffles might not be considered vegan-friendly for some people.

This truffle-flavored oil is artificially flavored. If you can’t find artificially flavored truffle oil, you can still make this pasta without the truffle oil. It will still be a deliciously creamy vegan mushroom pasta!

THE VEGAN MUSHROOM PASTA INGREDIENTS

This mushroom pasta is full of flavorful ingredients like cremini mushrooms, truffle oil, shallots, and garlic. While this no-boil pasta is completely dairy-free, it’s still amazingly creamy and comforting.

To make this recipe, you’ll need to gather the following ingredients:

Medium Shells, or another short pasta
Shallots
Garlic
Black Pepper
White Wine
Flour
Dairy Free Milk, like unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
Veggie Stock
Cremini Mushrooms
Vegan Butter
Truffle Oil, optional
Sea Salt
Vegan Mozzerella, like Violife

The Pasta

I’m using medium-sized shells in this recipe. A short pasta works the best here because it’s thicker and holds up very well in this one-pot recipe.

I recommend sticking to short pasta like ziti or penne vs. a long spaghetti which is more likely to break after cooking.

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The Best Vegan Cheese

Vegan cheese can be hit or miss, so even if you’re not a dairy-free cheese lover, I recommend trying out multiple brands to find the one that you like the most!

Trader Joe’s Vegan Mozzarella Shreds:I love Trader Joe’s vegan cheese. It’s affordable and works great in dishes where the cheese will be melted. I also used some of their vegan mozzarella in this recipe.

Field Roast Chao Cheese Shreds: Chao just came out with their shredded vegan cheese and I’m all about it! It’s on the pricier side, but for good reason because this is one of my favorite vegan cheese brands.

Daiya Cutting Board Mozzarella Shreds: Daiya often gets a bad wrap for having a very distinctive taste. BUT they’ve modified their recipe over the years and came out with the Cutting Board Collection. So if you haven’t tried them recently you should try them out again. Daiya is the brand that often goes on sale the most at my local big-box grocery store making it the most affordable option for me.

HOW TO MAKE THE TRUFFLE PASTA

STEP 1: In a large stockpot or dutch oven add the vegan butter, oil, shallots, garlic, and mushrooms.

STEP 2: Saute the veggies until the mushrooms are mostly cooked down. The veggies should be slightly tender.

STEP 3: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour. Stir until the flour coats all the vegetables.

STEP 4: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot. Then, add in the pasta and then 1 cup of dairy-free milk and 2 cups of veggie broth. Simmer for 10 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.

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STEP 5: After 10 minutes, uncover and add the remaining 1/2 cup of dairy-free milk & the vegan cheese and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.

STEP 6: Top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of vegan cheese and serve warm.

TRUFFLE PASTA TIPS, TRICKS & FAQ

How should I serve this creamy vegan mushroom pasta?

This vegan truffle pasta is fabulous served with fresh parsley, nutritional yeast, or some extra vegan cheese sprinkled on top.

Is white wine vegan?

Not all wines are vegan.

Are truffles vegan?

Truffles are a type of fungi similar to mushrooms. They are technically vegan since they are fungi, however historically truffles have been found by the use of animals like pigs. In recent times, most truffle farmers use dogs to help find truffles underground. Whether you chose to consume truffles as a vegan is a personal decision. You can find more info about truffles and how they’re harvested here.

If you’re on the fence, a majority of truffle oils actually don’t use real truffles so depending on the brand, they may be suitable for vegans. Most cheaper oils are made with synthetic extracts that mimic the aroma of truffles.

Can this pasta be made without flour?

The all-purpose flour in this recipe helps thicken the cream sauce. I don’t recommend making this recipe without it.

Did you make this creamy vegan truffle pasta recipe? I’d love to know! Leave a rating and comment below!