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A Weeknight Wonder: 25-Minute Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Farfa – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

A Weeknight Wonder: 25-Minute Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle

A simple yet elegant vegan pasta dish combining earthy portobello mushrooms, tender spinach, and fragrant garlic with farfalle, ready in under 30 minutes. It's proof that quick, healthy, and incredibly delicious can all exist on the same plate.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 438

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces (170 g / 6 oz) dried farfalle (bow tie pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) olive oil
  • 1 cup (85 g / 3 oz) sliced portobello mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup (115 g / 4.1 oz) chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (120 g / 4.2 oz) thinly sliced fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) snipped fresh thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon (40 ml / 1.4 fl oz) ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) vegan Parmesan cheese
  • Go whole! Use whole wheat or multigrain farfalle instead of white pasta for a boost in fiber, nutrients, and a delightful chewy texture.
  • Feel free to use your favorite store-bought vegan Parmesan, or make your own by blending 1/2 cup (480 ml) of raw cashews with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast and a pinch of salt.

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the farfalle according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta, return it to the hot pot, and cover to keep warm.
  4. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  6. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are just tender.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach, thyme, and black pepper.
  8. Cook for another minute, just until the spinach begins to wilt.
  9. Add the warm, drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
  10. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly.
  11. Serve immediately, sprinkled generously with vegan Parmesan cheese.
  12. Don't crowd the mushrooms. For a beautiful golden-brown sear, make sure your mushrooms have enough space in the pan.
  13. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  14. Add a splash of brightness at the end with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It will elevate all the flavors without overpowering the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 10g

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