Pink Oyster Mushroom Pasta (vegan)

pink oyster mushroom pasta on a round white plate with a fork

Pink Oyster Mushroom Pasta (vegan)

If you can find pink oyster mushrooms, they are just about delectable in this dairy free pasta dish. Regular brown oyster mushrooms will work too due to the secret ingredient that gives this dish a pink/reddish hue.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword 15 minute meals

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 611kcal

Author Agile Test Kitchen

Equipment

1 saute pan preferably nonstick, at least 10 inches wide
1 pot to boil the pasta

Ingredients

8 oz pink oyster mushrooms or brown oyster mushrooms
2 Tb extra virgin olive oil
1 Tb garlic minced
½ teaspoon vegetable bouillon paste such as Better than Bouillon or sub with more Calabrian chili paste
2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
¼ c white wine or rose wine
10 oz fresh pasta linguine spaghetti or other shape
2 Tb chopped parsley

Optional garnishes

lemon wedges
parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to the boil to cook the pasta.
Separate the oyster mushrooms into individual pieces. Brush off any dirt specks with a damp towel.
Put the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet, at least 10 inches wide. Put over medium heat.
Once the garlic just starts to sizzle add the oyster mushrooms. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, just until they start to soften.
Add the vegetable bouillon paste and Calabrian chili paste. Stir to coat the mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry at any point, you can add a little bit of water.
Add the wine to the pan to deglaze and finish cooking the mushrooms until tender. It should simmer and reduce in about 2-3 minutes.
Drop the pasta in the boiling water. Fresh pasta takes just about 2 minutes to cook. Reserve 1 c of the leftover pasta water to finish the pasta.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Add the reserved pasta water about ¼ c at a time to help pick up the mushrooms and chili paste sticking to the pan (I used about ½ c total of pasta water). It should take just a couple minutes to mix everything together.
Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot with optional garnishes.

Notes

Washing the oyster mushrooms will cause them to soak up water that will make the finished dish watery. It is better to brush them clean with a damp towel.

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