Description
Homemade creamy spinach & mushroom farfalle delight combines Italian pasta perfection with rich, earthy flavors. Comforting ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (226 g) farfalle pasta
- 16 oz (454 g) sliced portobello mushrooms
- 1 ½ cups rehydrated meatless crumbles
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dairy-free mozzarella shreds
- 1 cup dairy-free cheddar shreds
- 2 tbsps vegan butter
- 2 tbsps flour
- 2 cups plain unsweetened oat or almond milk
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 2–3 tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley, to taste
- 2 tbsps toasted seasoned panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil farfalle in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside, preserving the cooking liquid.
- Vegetable Sauté: In a spacious skillet over medium heat, caramelize onions and mushrooms with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, cooking until moisture evaporates and vegetables develop a rich golden-brown color.
- Sauce Foundation: Melt vegan butter, whisk in flour to create a smooth roux, then gradually incorporate oat or almond milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumping and simmering until the mixture thickens.
- Cheese Integration: Blend dairy-free mozzarella and cheddar shreds into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and creating a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Final Composition: Fold in baby spinach and meatless crumbles, allowing spinach to wilt slightly, then add reserved farfalle, tossing thoroughly to coat each pasta piece with the luscious sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and optional toasted seasoned panko breadcrumbs, then plate immediately while the dish remains piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook al dente to maintain ideal texture and prevent mushiness, which impacts overall dish quality.
- Moisture Management: Allow mushrooms to caramelize fully by evaporating excess liquid, creating deeper flavor and preventing watery sauce.
- Smooth Sauce Strategy: Whisk flour and non-dairy milk gradually to prevent lumps, ensuring silky, consistent sauce texture.
- Garnish Like a Pro: Add fresh parsley and toasted breadcrumbs just before serving to elevate presentation and introduce crisp, bright elements to the creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg