This Mushroom Kale Pasta with Creamy Almond Milk Sauce is a cozy, plant-based dinner that’s full of rich, earthy flavor and satisfying textures. A simple, nourishing pasta recipe to keep on repeat.
Course dinner, entree
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 4people
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oilor oil of choice
4clovessmashed garlic
1chopped shallot(about ½ cup)
4cupssliced crimini mushrooms
3cupschopped kale(I used lacinato kale)
2cupsUnsweetened Original Silk Almondmilk
2cupsvegetable broth
1teaspoondry basil
1teaspoondry oregano
½teaspooncrushed rosemary
½teaspooncrushed red pepper(optional for spicy flavor)
Salt and pepper
250gramsdry pastasuch as tagliatelle or fettuccine, vegan
1cupchopped walnuts
¼cupchopped fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
Add oil to a large, hot skillet with raised edges (you may also use a Dutch oven). Stir in garlic and shallot and cook until shallot is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and kale and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until tender. Stir in almond milk, broth, basil, oregano, crushed rosemary, crushed red pepper (if using), and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and salt and cook 4 minutes, or until very al dente. Drain (do not run under water) and set aside.
Increase heat of sauce mixture to high and stir in cooked pasta. Top with walnuts and parsley (if using) and serve.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken as it sits. To thin, add a splash of almond milk or water when reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave. For best texture, enjoy within a day or two.