Description
Creamy Cashew Mushroom Fettuccine is a delicious and creamy pasta dish made with soaked cashews, fresh mushrooms, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and browned.
- Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour the cashew cream sauce into the skillet with the mushrooms and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chickpeas or tofu to the dish.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as spinach, kale, or bell peppers for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg