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Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff with pasta and browned mushrooms
Emma Aline

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff with golden mushrooms, tender leeks, fresh herbs, and a savory miso-tahini sauce. Dijon adds a little tang while white miso brings extra depth to the mushrooms.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 13 to 14 ounces mixed mushrooms such as cremini and shiitake, sliced
  • 1 large leek about 1½ cups thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1⅓ cups vegetable broth
  • ⅔ cup plain unsweetened oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons white miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce optional
  • ⅔ teaspoon paprika
  • 1¼ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Brown the mushrooms. Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until browned around the edges and the released moisture has evaporated. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another ½ tablespoon olive oil and the remaining mushrooms.
  3. Cook the aromatics. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sliced leek to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  4. Mix the sauce. Whisk the vegetable broth, oat milk, flour, tahini, tamari, nutritional yeast, white miso, vegan Worcestershire if using, paprika, and salt in a bowl until completely smooth.
  5. Thicken the sauce. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until smooth and thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Finish the stroganoff. Reduce the heat to low. Return the browned mushrooms to the skillet and stir in the Dijon mustard and most of the fresh dill.
  7. Add the pasta. Add the drained pasta and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time. If it seems too loose, cook over low heat for another minute.
  8. Taste and add more salt if needed, along with freshly ground black pepper. Finish with the remaining fresh dill and serve warm.

Notes

Mushrooms: Cremini and shiitake are my favorite combination here, but you can use all cremini mushrooms.
White miso: Whisk it thoroughly into the liquid mixture so it dissolves evenly into the sauce.
Salt: Miso, tamari, broth, and vegan Worcestershire all contribute salt, so taste the finished sauce before adding more.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of oat milk or vegetable broth.
Freezing: I prefer not to freeze the finished pasta because both the creamy sauce and pasta texture are better fresh or refrigerated.