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Vegan Wild Mushroom Fusilli

11/02/2020 by Richard Makin 8 Comments

vegan wild mushroom fusilli

The creamiest vegan wild mushroom fusilli you’ll ever try. Packed with mushroomy earthiness, this is the glossiest, most deliciously smooth pasta sauce out there!


Plot twist – creamy pasta sauces aren’t just for omnivores and this vegan wild mushroom fusilli proves it! I also love how gosh darn simple this sauce is. The majority of its flavour comes from intensely earthy dried wild mushrooms, zingy white wine and a decent kick of black pepper. 

But how d’ya make it so damn creamy I hear you ask?? It’s all down to that old vegan classic – cashew cream! This cashew cream consists of only two ingredients and it works in all sorts of other recipes. If you decide not to use it all in this recipe, it stores in the fridge really well for a later date!

vegan wild mushroom fusilli

Do I need any specific ingredients?

This is definitely a recipe you can throw together with just a few store cupboard ingredients, but if you’d like to master the recipe, here are a few bits n bobs you’ll need. 

Dried Wild Mushrooms

Chances are you’ve already used these in another recipe. I like to buy wild mushroom blends rather than just one type of dried mushroom. That way you end up with a much more varied mushroom flavour. 

You can grab Dried Wild Mushrooms here!

Fusilli Bucati Corti

This is one of my favourite pastas out there. It’s like regular fusilli except the entire shape is made of a series of tubes. Tubes means more sauce can stick to the pasta which = more flavour!

You can grab Fusilli Bucati Corti here!

vegan wild mushroom fusilli

Do I need any specific equipment?

Just one thing!

High Speed Blender

I push these guys quite a lot, but I promise you they’re worth it. If you want a really, really smooth custard for your vegan french toast and not something which feels like scrambled eggs, I’d recommend using one of these. 

You can grab my favourite high speed blender here. 

How do I make vegan wild mushroom fusilli?

This is a mega simple recipe. You can find the whole recipe at the bottom of this page, as always, but here is a breakdown of the steps involved.

1. Soak the cashews

This recipe uses a cashew cream. You need to soak cashews before you can blend them to make a cream. If you’re short on time, you can also boil the cashews for around five minutes. Remember to drain them and add new water before blending into a cream.

ingredients for vegan wild mushroom fusilli

2. Sautee the onions and garlic

To start the sauce, cook your onions and garlic. It’s really important that they don’t pick up any colour – just make sure they’re starting to turn translucent. I like to do this in vegan butter as it makes the sauce even creamier, but olive oil also works!

frying the mushrooms and onions

3. Add the mushrooms

Add the soaked, chopped mushrooms to the onions and garlic. Immediately you should immediately smell that beautifully earthy vibe! That’s what this sauce is all about. Fry for a little longer to cook off the mushrooms. 

Tip: I like to chop the mushrooms very finely for this recipe. For me, it’s important not to have too much texture from the mushrooms – we’re mostly just after the flavour! So keep them nice and fine.

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4. Deglaze the pan

This just means GET SOME LIQUID INVOLVED! Our liquid is a nice blend of white wine and some of the mushroom soaking water. I also like to use a little pasta water as the extra starch helps to make the sauce super glossy. Allow it to simmer and reduce before adding the cashew cream.  

super creamy pasta sauce

5. Dress the pasta and serve!

The sauce is ready! So get some on that fusilli and sprinkle with a little fresh parsley. You’re ready to serve!

vegan wild mushroom fusilli

Need more pasta recipes??

You came to the right place! Why not try some of these guys!

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wild mushroom pasta with cashew cream

Please keep in mind…

I love sharing my food with you – it seriously gives me so much joy! As a result, I put a huge amount of time and energy into creating these recipes. This recipe right here is my lil baby and I wouldn’t change a single thing about it. As such, I won’t give advice on any ingredient swaps, substitutions, omissions or changes to the method described above (how dare you talk about my baby like that!)

But seriously, if this recipe doesn’t do it for you and you want to customise it – that’s cool – no probs. Put that finely honed chef’s intuition to good use and tailor the recipe to suit you! Regardless of whether you make any changes or not, let us know how you get on in the comments below.  


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vegan wild mushroom fusilli

Vegan Wild Mushroom Fusilli

The creamiest vegan wild mushroom fusilli you'll ever try. Packed with mushroomy earthiness, this is the glossiest, most deliciously smooth pasta sauce out there!
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegan wild mushroom fusilli
Servings: 3
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Richard Makin

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 80 g cashews (raw, unsalted)
  • 175 ml water
  • 20 g dried wild mushrooms
  • 200 g fusilli (I used fusilli bucati corti)
  • 50 g vegan butter
  • 1/2 white onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and finely crushed)
  • pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 tbsp dry white wine (make sure it's vegan)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • The night before making, cover the cashews in water and leave to soak. Alternatively you can boil the cashews over a medium/low heat for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Once the cashews are soft, drain them of their soaking/boiling water and place them in the cup of a high-speed blender. Add the 150ml of water and blend on the highest speed until you have a very smooth cashew cream. It should be around the consistency of double cream.
  • In a mug, cover the dried mushrooms with boiling water and leave to soak for at least 2 minutes.
  • Boil the fusilli in liberally salted water until al dente. If the pasta is ready before the sauce, drain it but keep the pasta water. Toss the pasta in a little olive oil to stop it sticking together.
  • To make the sauce, heat the vegan butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat until melted. Add the onion and fry for a few minutes until turning translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a few minutes more. Do not allow the onions or garlic to brown.
  • Drain the mushrooms but reserve their soaking water. Chop the mushrooms very finely before adding to the frying pan and stirring well. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Without stirring, remove around four tbsp of the mushroom soaking water. Mix it with the white wine and add to the frying pan. Reduce the heat to medium/low and allow the sauce to simmer until nicely reduced.
  • Add a large ladle of the reserved pasta water (around 200ml) and simmer again, stirring often, until reduced by about half.
  • Stir well before adding the cashew cream. Whisk to combine and allow to simmer one more time on a low heat until glossy and thick enough to coat pasta. Remove from the heat.
  • Dress the pasta with the sauce before serving and sprinkle with chopped parsley and a little extra black pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Wild Mushroom Fusilli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 67mg3%
Potassium 420mg12%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 431IU9%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jacqueline Ross-Lopez

    23/02/2020 at 00:00

    I just used fresh mushrooms but still delicious and very easy to make. I will get the dried mushrooms next time and try it out. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. John G

    12/03/2020 at 18:40

    I was told to give your Mozzarella recipe a go by my friend who runs a wonderful vegan cafe in Sligo…..Sweet Beat. I bought my psyllium husks but still waiting on the agar….So I thought I’d give this recipe a go. Have to say I was a bit skeptical due to previous letdowns with anything aiming to be creamy (and without the chance to be cheesy)…Anyhoo this was a wonderful recipe, so flavourful I was delighted! Any chip away, at any recipe that shows that I dont need anything other than plant based ingredients is very well recieved..Thanks! (now for the chicken….)

    Reply
  3. Emily W

    07/05/2020 at 00:10

    5 stars
    I used marsala wine & it made my house smell divine! Maybe I’ll share with my husband…maybe. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Charlotte

    20/05/2020 at 18:34

    5 stars
    Left out the parsley as we’re not fans but another delicious recipe, thank you!

    Reply
  5. Erinn

    21/07/2020 at 14:07

    5 stars
    Hello! I made this and it was wonderful, thank you so much! I did make a few additions: I added a LOT of nutritional yeast because of who I am as a person, and a bit less white wine since mine was sweeter versus dry. It turned out fantastic. I converted measurements to stupid American ones (ugh, my country), so that may have been slightly off too, but everything was lovely. Omni boyfriend approved!

    Reply
  6. Laura

    01/09/2020 at 06:36

    This looks amazing and really simple, so I’m all about that! I just saw you (and your lovely man) on your insta stories making this, and now I will be making this for my midnight snack…. I can’t wait for dinner tomorrow to try this. Yummm

    Reply
  7. Cecil James

    13/10/2020 at 16:40

    Veganism rocks dude GO VEGAN!!!

    Reply
  8. Ella Jane

    15/11/2020 at 17:49

    5 stars
    I know this is adapting the recipe, but wanted to add that I made this with fresh mushrooms from the market (oysters, king oysters, and shiitakes) and cooked them first then added the onion (used shallot) and garlic to avoid burning them. This was the absolute best creamy vegan pasta I’ve ever made (and possibly better than any nonvegan one I’ve made too!). The white wine, aromatics, and cashew cream ratios and method make for the perfect sauce. Will be using this for our foraged and dried mushrooms all winter too!

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