One-Pan Pasta with Wild Mushrooms, Zucchini and Basil
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Active time: 35 min
- Nutritional info (per serving): Calories 249; Total Fat 12 g; Saturated Fat 8 g; Carbohydrates 29 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Sugar 3 g; Protein 8 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 610 mg
Discover the magic of this effortless one-pan pasta bursting with earthy wild mushrooms, tender zucchini, and fragrant basil. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's your ticket to a flavorful, vegan dinner that feels gourmet but cooks like a dreamperfect for busy nights when you crave something fresh and inspiring!
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 6 ounces oyster mushrooms, torn into ~2-inch pieces
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, woody stems removed and quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced or grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (for example, Chaokoh)
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 10 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 3 medium zucchini, diced into 1-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, finely chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish
Directions
- Warm a 13-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Working in batches, saut the mushrooms, stirring now and then, until they develop a golden color before adding the next batchabout 10 to 12 minutes total.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and stir in the garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, add the water, and sprinkle in the nutritional yeast; stir and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Add the orecchiette and the zucchini, pushing the pasta below the surface so it's covered by the liquid.
- Cover the pan and let simmer for 12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove the lid and fold in the basil, then continue cooking uncovered until the sauce thickens and the pasta is tender but still with a bit of bite, about 5-6 more minutes.
- Dish into shallow bowls and finish with extra basil leaves and a crack of black pepper.
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