Shiitake Mushroom Pasta Recipe (Vegan)
Serves 2
5 mins prep
10 mins cook
15 mins total
Learn how to make Japanese-flavored shiitake mushroom pasta! Savor this pasta's rich, umami taste, crafted using fresh and firm shiitake mushrooms!
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Slice the vegetables: Separate the stems from the shiitake mushroom caps. Remove the tough tips of the stem, then slice the stems and caps thinly. Slice the onion thinly.
Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Saute the onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender.
Saute the shiitake: Add the sliced Shiitake mushrooms and sauté until tender.
Sauce: Add the soy sauce and grated garlic to the skillet and stir to combine. Add reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water, bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix everything together until the pasta is fully incorporated in the sauce.
Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.