Creamy Vegan Porcini Pasta
Makes 2 entree servings
Ingredients:
4 oz. capellini
1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. spinach & artichoke Bitchin Sauce
Garlic powder, black pepper & salt to taste
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
Sprinkle of vegan Parmesan cheese
Pinch of dried thyme
Shake of dried oregano
Red chili pepper
Directions:
1. Heat water for pasta. While heating, add mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
2. Add pasta (& a dash of olive oil) and boil for 3 minutes more, or until pasta is cooked.
3. Turn off heat. Pour a bit of the pasta water into a cup. Drain the rest of the pasta and set aside.
4. Heat the pasta pot again over low-medium heat. Add oil and minced garlic. Add Bitchin Sauce and Parmesan, stirring constantly. Add set-aside mushroom water, stirring constantly. Add garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and remove from heat.
5. Mix pasta with sauce, sprinkle with chili pepper, and enjoy!
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