Description
A flavorful and nutritious Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Pasta made with chickpea-based pasta, sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and toasted pine nuts. This quick and easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a satisfying plant-based meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 (8 ounce/227g) package Chickapea pasta
Vegetables and Nuts
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 small shallot, chopped finely
- 7 ounces (200g) crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups (packed) baby spinach
- Fresh chopped parsley, to taste (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 dash Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Nutritional yeast, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the Chickapea pasta and cook it al dente according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Toast Pine Nuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them for a few minutes, stirring often and watching closely to prevent burning. Once golden and fragrant, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Shallot and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add olive oil along with the finely chopped shallot and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and vegetable broth. Allow the mixture to bubble gently for 1-2 minutes, which helps meld the flavors.
- Wilt Spinach: Add the packed baby spinach to the skillet and stir until the spinach wilts and softens.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and toss everything together thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and nutritional yeast if using. For extra flavor, drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Enjoy your delicious vegan dish!
Notes
- Use chickpea pasta for added protein and a gluten-free option.
- Toast pine nuts carefully as they burn quickly.
- Optional nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and extra nutrients.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
