Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Looking for a healthy vegan pasta that’s creamy, comforting, and full of flavor? This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta is a plant-based delight with tender mushrooms, vegan cream cheese, fresh garlic, and nutrient-rich spinach, inspired by Dr. Vegan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy weekend meal, it’s dairy-free, easy to make, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh thyme, this vegan pasta delivers indulgent taste without the heavy calories of traditional cream-based dishes. Whether you follow a plant-based or dairy-free lifestyle—or just want a nutritious twist on comfort food—this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Nutritional Benefits for this Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
- Mushrooms – Low in calories and rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, and selenium, supporting immune function and overall health.
- Vegan Cream Cheese – Provides a dairy-free source of healthy fats and creaminess without saturated fat from dairy, making it lighter on the heart.
- Garlic – Contains compounds like allicin that may support immune health, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health.
- Thyme – A herb rich in antioxidants and antimicrobial properties, adding flavor while supporting overall wellness.
- Pasta – Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy; using whole-grain or legume-based pasta adds fiber and protein.
- Spinach – Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and magnesium, supporting bone health, immunity, and overall nutrition.
- Olive Oil – A source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation.
- Combined Benefits – This creamy vegan pasta is nutrient-dense, fiber-rich, and full of plant-based protein and antioxidants, making it a healthier comfort-food alternative.
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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
This cozy, dairy-free pasta is packed with umami from roasted mushrooms, caramelized garlic, and herby cream cheese. One pan, simple ingredients, and pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 14 oz mushrooms sliced
- 7 oz vegan cream cheese I used @boursin
- 1 whole garlic bulb top sliced off to expose cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried
- 14 oz pasta of choice
- 7 oz baby spinach
- Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spread mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the whole garlic bulb (cut-side up) on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with foil and roast for 35–40 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and garlic is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- One tray is cooked, add vegan Boursin and squeeze out the roasted cloves and mix well wit the mushrooms.
- Add cooked pasta, and spinach to thed mushroom tray. Toss everything together until the spinach wilts and it’s creamy and well combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 32gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 946mgPotassium: 2467mgFiber: 23gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 19274IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 399mgIron: 12mg
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