Vegan Cacio e Pepe with Morel Mushrooms
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 3 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 8 oz Fresh Morel Mushrooms (Halved)
  • 1 Tbsp Vegan Butter
  • 1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
  • ½ Cup Vegan Parmesan or Pepita Parmesan (Grated)
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • Fresh Parsley (Chopped for garnish)
  • Gluten Free Spaghetti (or regular)
Instructions
  1. Wash and prepare the mushrooms, garlic and parsley.
  2. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Lightly salt the water if desired. Cook pasta as per directions on the box.
  3. In a frying pan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
  4. Add the morels to the garlic and simmer until lightly browned.
  5. Drain the pasta after it has finished. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  6. Place the drained pasta back into the large pot and stir in the Parmesan and a liberal amount of black pepper. If the pasta seems too dry you can add a little pasta water.
  7. Plate the pasta and evenly distribute the morels and garlic.
  8. Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by Meatless Makeovers at https://www.meatlessmakeovers.com/vegan-cacio-e-pepe-with-morel-mushrooms/