Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff: An Easy & Comforting Plant-Based Pasta Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, featuring your preferred pasta and rich dried mushrooms enveloped in a luxuriously creamy cashew-based sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs for a delightful finish!

As the days continue to race by, especially during this bustling time of year, many of us find ourselves yearning for meals that offer both comfort and convenience. The swift passage of time, whether spent on fulfilling tasks like dog training and yoga class prep, or enjoying simple pleasures like baking cookies and watching festive movies, often leaves little energy for elaborate cooking. This is precisely why embracing cozy, comforting, and hearty meals becomes a priority as we wind down the year.

If you’re anything like me, you appreciate a delicious holiday cookie, but when it comes to dinner, you crave something more substantial and deeply satisfying. This year, as our final recipe offering, we’re thrilled to share a dish that perfectly embodies that spirit: our incredible Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff. It’s a meal designed to warm you from the inside out, curb your appetite, and leave you feeling nourished and content right up until the new year.

This Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is a testament to how simple ingredients can transform into a truly memorable dish. It combines your favorite pasta with the robust flavor of dried shiitake mushrooms, all brought together in a velvety, rich cashew-based sauce. The result is a plant-based masterpiece that’s not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend feast.

The Magic of Vegan Stroganoff: Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Traditional beef stroganoff is a beloved classic, but this vegan version offers all the creamy, savory satisfaction without any dairy or meat. By utilizing the earthy umami of mushrooms and the natural creaminess of cashews, we create a sauce that rivals its traditional counterpart in flavor and texture. This recipe is not just for vegans; it’s for anyone seeking a healthier, flavorful, and comforting pasta dish that’s easy on the stomach and good for the soul.

Opting for a plant-based stroganoff means enjoying a meal that’s rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, often with less saturated fat. The combination of mushrooms, cashews, and nutrient-rich vegetable broth provides a wholesome profile that fuels your body while delighting your taste buds. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to introduce more plant-based meals into your diet without sacrificing taste or indulgence.

Essential Ingredients for Your Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Crafting this delicious Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff requires a thoughtful selection of ingredients, many of which are likely already in your pantry. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll need and why each component is crucial for achieving that perfect stroganoff experience:

• Eden Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A high-quality olive oil forms the aromatic foundation for our dish, adding a subtle fruity note and healthy fats.
• Yellow Onion: Finely diced yellow onion provides a sweet and savory base once sautéed, building layers of flavor in the sauce.
• Eden Foods Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms: These dried mushrooms are a game-changer! They offer an intensely savory, umami-rich flavor that is often more concentrated than fresh mushrooms. Plus, they’re incredibly convenient to store and use.
• Pasta: Choose your favorite pasta shape. Egg noodles are traditional for stroganoff, but any short pasta like penne, rotini, or even spaghetti broken into shorter pieces will work beautifully. For a gluten-free option, simply select gluten-free pasta.
• Raw Cashews: The secret to our luscious, dairy-free cream sauce! When soaked and blended, cashews create an incredibly smooth and rich consistency that mimics traditional cream.
• Low Sodium Vegetable Broth: This serves as the liquid base for our sauce, infusing it with additional savory depth.
• Unsweetened Organic EdenSoy: Another key player in achieving ultimate creaminess. This organic soy milk adds to the velvety texture and richness of the stroganoff sauce without any added sugars.
• Nutritional Yeast: A vegan pantry staple, nutritional yeast contributes a distinct “cheesy” and umami flavor that is essential for a truly savory stroganoff. It also adds a boost of B vitamins.
• Himalayan Sea Salt: To season the dish perfectly and bring out all the vibrant flavors.
• Lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the entire dish, cutting through the richness of the creamy sauce and adding a refreshing zest.
• Dried Thyme: This aromatic herb complements the earthy mushrooms beautifully, adding a classic, comforting flavor profile.
• Black Pepper: A pinch of freshly ground black pepper provides a hint of warmth and mild spice.

That’s the full lineup! With these ingredients, you’re well on your way to a truly exceptional vegan mushroom stroganoff.

Preparing Dried Mushrooms for Maximum Flavor

Using dried shiitake mushrooms is a fantastic choice for this stroganoff, not only for their intense flavor but also for their convenience. Rehydrating them is a simple process that unlocks their full potential. The dried mushrooms have a more concentrated flavor compared to fresh ones, and their chewy texture adds a wonderful dimension to the finished dish.

To prepare your Eden Foods Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms, simply add them to a large bowl and cover them with approximately 2 cups of lukewarm filtered water. Allow them to soak for a comfortable 10 minutes. This gentle soaking process softens the mushrooms and releases their deep, earthy aromas. Once fully rehydrated, drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking water if you desire an extra layer of umami in your sauce (we’ll discuss this further below!). Set the plumped mushrooms aside, ready to be incorporated into your delicious stroganoff.

Crafting the Perfect Creamy Stroganoff Sauce

The heart of this vegan stroganoff is its incredibly rich and smooth cashew-based sauce. This dairy-free alternative provides all the creaminess and indulgence you’d expect from a classic stroganoff, making it suitable for everyone. The key to its success lies in proper cashew preparation and blending.

First, it’s essential to quick-soak your raw cashews. Place them in a bowl and cover them with hot water for about 10 minutes. This step helps soften the cashews, ensuring they blend into a perfectly smooth and lump-free sauce. After soaking, drain them thoroughly.

Next, transfer the soaked cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the low sodium vegetable broth, EdenSoy, nutritional yeast, a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, Himalayan sea salt, dried thyme, and a pinch of black pepper.

Here’s a pro tip: If you want to amplify the umami flavor even further or find yourself without vegetable broth, you can absolutely use the leftover mushroom soaking water instead. It’s packed with savory goodness and will add incredible depth to your sauce. Just make sure to strain it first to remove any sediment.

Blend all these ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. It should have a consistency similar to a thick milkshake or a light cream. Don’t worry if the sauce appears a little runny at this stage; that’s perfectly normal! It will thicken beautifully as it cooks with the pasta, absorbing some of the liquid and benefiting from the pasta starches.

Bringing It All Together: How to Make Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

One of the best features of this Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff recipe is that it’s designed to be a one-pot wonder after you’ve prepared the sauce in your blender. This minimizes cleanup and makes the cooking process incredibly streamlined, perfect for busy evenings.

Begin by adding a tablespoon of Eden Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to warm gently until it shimmers.

Once warm, add your finely diced yellow onions to the pot. Sauté them, stirring occasionally, until they become soft, fragrant, and beautifully translucent. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. The goal here is to draw out their natural sweetness, which will add a wonderful depth to the stroganoff.

Now, it’s time to combine the main components. Add the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, the creamy cashew sauce you just blended, and your dry pasta directly into the pot. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure the pasta is fully coated in the sauce and all ingredients are well combined.

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. The exact cooking time will depend on the type of pasta you’re using. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure even cooking. The pasta should become fully done and tender, and most of the liquid should be absorbed, resulting in a thick, rich sauce.

Keep an eye on the liquid level during cooking. If the sauce becomes too thick or runs out before the pasta is cooked through, simply add an additional splash of vegetable broth (or more mushroom soaking water) until the pasta reaches al dente perfection. The starches released from the pasta during cooking are what help to naturally thicken the sauce, creating that signature stroganoff consistency.

Why Eden Foods Staples Elevate This Recipe

In this recipe, I’ve proudly incorporated several of my favorite Eden Foods pantry staples, and for good reason. Their commitment to quality and organic ingredients truly shines through, making a noticeable difference in the final taste and nutritional value of this one-pot stroganoff.

Eden Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a standout. It provides not just a cooking medium, but a source of healthy fats and a beautifully light, zesty, and subtly buttery base for the pasta. Its rich, authentic flavor really makes a difference.

Instead of fresh mushrooms, I specifically chose Eden Foods Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms. I cannot stress enough how much I adore using dried mushrooms in my recipes! They are incredibly convenient to keep on hand, eliminating the need for frequent trips to the store for fresh produce. More importantly, they deliver all the intense nutritional benefits and deep, concentrated umami flavor of fresh mushrooms, sometimes even more so. You can adjust the amount based on your mushroom love – one or two bags will make for a truly rich and mushroom-packed stroganoff.

And for that signature creaminess, alongside the cashews, Eden Foods Unsweetened Organic EdenSoy plays a vital role. It contributes to a thick, luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta, making this dish exceptionally cozy and comforting. The unsweetened variety ensures that the savory flavors truly come through without any unwanted sweetness.

These staples are more than just ingredients; they are foundational elements that allow you to easily create healthy, flavorful, and plant-based dishes. I highly recommend stocking your pantry with them to simplify your plant-based cooking journey.

Serving Suggestions & Enjoying Your Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Once your Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is hot, bubbly, and perfectly creamy, it’s ready to be savored! This dish is a perfect solution for those times when you need an easy yet deeply satisfying dinner. It’s wonderfully hearty, incredibly cozy, and packed with nourishing plant-based protein and vital nutrients.

Serve this comforting pasta warm in bowls or on plates. To enhance the experience, a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chopped parsley or chives adds a burst of color and freshness. A dusting of vegan parmesan cheese is also highly recommended for an extra layer of savory, umami goodness. For a more complete meal, I often enjoy mine with a side of steamed broccoli or vibrant green beans, which adds more color, texture, and additional vegetables to the plate. You can also pair it with a simple side salad or some crusty garlic bread to mop up every last bit of that delicious sauce.

One of the beauties of this stroganoff is its versatility in serving. Enjoy it as a standalone meal, or get creative with your favorite sides. It’s equally delightful on its own. If you happen to have leftovers (which is a big “if” for this tasty dish!), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of vegetable broth or plant milk to restore its creamy consistency before serving.

Enjoy every delightful bite of this nourishing and comforting vegan creation! It’s a wonderful way to treat yourself and your loved ones to a wholesome meal.

Explore More Delicious Vegan Pasta Recipes

If you loved this creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, you’re in for a treat! Pasta is a staple in plant-based cooking, offering endless possibilities for flavorful and satisfying meals. We have a wide array of other vegan pasta recipes that are just as comforting and easy to make. Whether you’re craving Asian-inspired noodles, hearty bolognese, or light and fresh pesto dishes, there’s something here for every pasta lover. Expand your recipe repertoire and discover your next favorite plant-based pasta creation!

• Sesame Tahini Soba Noodles

• Veggie Noodles With Lentil Walnut Mushroom Bolognese

• 1-Pot SunButter Pasta

• 1-Pan Tofu Cacciatore With Zoodles

• Spicy Almond Butter Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls

• Butternut Pasta Primavera

• Avocado Tahini Pasta

• Pea Pesto Pasta Salad

• Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

• Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

• 1-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

• Avocado Collard Greens Pesto Pasta

• Vegetable Pasta Salad

• 1-Bowl Hummus Pasta Salad

• No-Boil Spaghetti Bake

• Creamy Vegan 1-Pot Pasta

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