Ingredients
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
