Creamy Vegan Porcini Pasta

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!