Pasta is a famous stir-fried dish in Europe with delicious and unique flavors, making it very popular among many people. Let’s cook with TasteVN to learn how to make creamy vegetarian pasta, mushroom cream, pumpkin cream, and avocado cream right below!
1. Creamy vegetarian pasta
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Creamy vegetarian pasta Serves 2
Pasta 300 gr Cashew nuts 150 gr Onion 1/2 bulb Garlic 3 cloves Nutritional yeast 3 tablespoons Rosemary 1 teaspoon (rosemary) Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Salt/pepper a little
Implementation Tools
Blender, pot, stove, pan, plate.
- Rosemary, also known as “mê điệt hương”, is a spice used in dishes to enhance the distinctive aroma of its leaves. Additionally, it is used to eliminate the odor of some types of red meat.
- You can purchase rosemary and nutritional yeast at stores that specialize in food spices and baking supplies.
See more: Learn about 8 common herbs and spices used in Western cooking.
How to Prepare Vegetarian Cream Pasta
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Blend the vegetarian cream sauce
Soak 150gr of cashews in 750ml of boiling water for about 15 minutes.
After that, remove them and place them in a blender, add 180ml of water, 1/2 onion (chopped), 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 3 cloves of garlic (peeled), 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and press the button to blend until smooth.
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Boil spaghetti
Place a pot of water on the stove over high heat, wait for it to boil, then add the spaghetti with a bit of salt. When the spaghetti is soft, drain it and rinse it with cold water to prevent it from sticking, then let it drain.
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Mix spaghetti
Pour the blended sauce into the pan containing the boiled spaghetti, mix and stir over medium heat for about 2 – 3 minutes.
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Final product
Spaghetti with vegan cream sauce has a slightly brown sauce, with the rich flavor of cashew nuts and the special aroma of rosemary. Enjoying it with chewy, soft spaghetti is an ideal starter dish for your family.
2. Spaghetti with mushroom cream sauce
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Creamy Mushroom Pasta Serves 2
Pasta 350 g Fresh shiitake mushrooms 450 g Garlic 3 cloves (peeled) Paprika 10 g Cashews 75 g Nutritional yeast 25 g Unsweetened milk 80 ml Olive oil 100 ml Lemon juice 25 ml
Tools needed
Oven, blender, knife, cutting board.
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
- To buy good shiitake mushrooms, you should choose mushrooms that are of medium size, with short stems, tightly closed caps, and a slightly yellow-brown color.
- Mushrooms that look firm, feel elastic to the touch, and have a distinctive aroma are good mushrooms.
- Avoid buying shiitake mushrooms that are dark brown, feel slimy to the touch, or have caps and stems that are separating, as these may not be fresh and will not taste good when cooked.
See details: How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
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How to make Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Marinate the shiitake mushrooms
First, wash the mushrooms and slice them thinly. Then, place the shiitake mushrooms in a large bowl, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, mix well, and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Dry the mushrooms
Place all the marinated mushrooms on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spread them out evenly, and bake in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius for about 10 – 15 minutes.
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Blend the creamy sauce
In a blender, add: 75g of cashews, 60ml of olive oil, 80ml of unsweetened milk, 3 cloves of garlic (peeled), 1.5 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 25ml of lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then blend until smooth.
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Mixing pasta with mushroom cream sauce
After boiling the pasta and draining it, place it in a large bowl and pour in the blended sauce, mixing thoroughly.
Finally, add the dried shiitake mushrooms and mix again before enjoying.
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Final product
Pasta with mushroom cream sauce has the creamy taste of fresh milk, the rich flavor of cashews, and a hint of paprika powder aroma without being spicy as you might think. Additionally, the crispy roasted shiitake mushrooms served with the pasta enhance the dish’s light flavor.
3. Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce Serves 2
Pasta 110 gr Pumpkin 150 gr Onion 80 gr Large garlic 2 cloves Nut milk 250 ml Salt 1.5 teaspoons Nutritional yeast 30 gr Thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon
Tools needed
Blender, pot, pan, knife, cutting board.
How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- To buy good pumpkin, you should choose those with bright-colored skin, intact, firm to the touch, with fresh stems, and a little sap remaining on the cut surface at the stem.
- If you buy pre-cut pieces, choose those that are bright yellow or orange, with dense flesh, as these are good quality pumpkins.
- Avoid choosing pumpkins with chipped skin, feeling light when lifted, and wilted stems, as these may not be of good quality.
How to prepare Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
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Prepare the pumpkin
Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and peel the skin. Then, cut it into small pieces.
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Steamed pumpkin
Wait for the water in the steamer to boil, then place the prepared pumpkin into the steamer and steam for about 15 minutes until cooked.
Tip: You can boil the pumpkin or steam it using a water bath instead of steaming it in a steamer.
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Prepare other ingredients
First, boil water with a little salt, then wait for the water to boil before adding 110g of pasta to cook until soft. Then, remove and soak it in clean water, rinse, and mix in a little oil so that the pasta doesn’t stick before draining.
- For garlic: peel and crush.
- For onion: peel and cut into pieces.
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Stir-fry and blend pumpkin
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a hot pan, and sauté the prepared garlic and onion until fragrant.
Then, add 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves and the steamed pumpkin to the pan, stir-fry for about 1 minute.
Finally, transfer the entire mixture from the pan to a blender, along with 250ml of plant milk, and press the button to blend until smooth.
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Cook the sauce
Pour the blended mixture into the pan and add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 30g of nutritional yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme leaves, stirring well over medium heat.
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Stir-fry the pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce, toss well, and turn off the heat immediately.
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Finished product
Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce has the characteristic red color of pumpkin, accompanied by the sweet and nutty flavor of this vegetable combined with the creaminess of nut milk. This is a very nutritious dish to enjoy with family. When eating, you can pair it with a bit of garlic butter toast; it’s a unique flavor!
4. Pasta with avocado cream sauce
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pasta with avocado cream sauce For 1 person
Pasta 50 gr Peeled shrimp 2 pieces (or more) Avocado 1/2 fruit Onion A little Unsweetened milk 100 ml Olive oil A little Salt/sugar A little
Blend avocado
Peel the avocado, cut it into small pieces, and put it into a blender with 100ml of unsweetened milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then mix well.
Sauté shrimp
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add minced onion and sauté with the shrimp until the shrimp is cooked, then turn off the heat.
Make avocado cream sauce and mix pasta
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, then pour the avocado sauce into the pan and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
Next, add the pasta and mix well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce, then turn off the heat. Serve the pasta on a plate, place the shrimp on top, and sprinkle with paprika for decoration.
Final Product
Avocado cream pasta after completion has an eye-catching color and an extremely appealing faint aroma.
Each chewy strand of pasta is coated with a rich avocado sauce combined with sweet shrimp, blended with the aroma of sautéed onions, creating a delicious and attractive flavor.
Tips for successfully making pasta with cream sauce, pumpkin cream, and vegetarian mushroom cream
- Boil the pasta until just cooked, avoiding over-softening. Before mixing the pasta with boiling water, you need to ensure that the strands are not sticking together, which would affect the taste of the dish.
- Pasta can be paired with any sauce, but it has a slightly rich taste from milk and seeds, so you might consider adding a little salt to balance your flavor.
- Choosing fresh vegetables will create a natural sweetness, contributing to making the pasta more delicious.
Tips for boiling delicious, perfect pasta
- Cook pasta in a large pot; for a 500g bag of pasta, you will need 4 liters of water to prevent the strands from sticking together.
- To prevent the pasta from breaking while cooking, you should add the pasta when the water is boiling; after 30 seconds, the pasta submerged in water will start to soften, at which point you should gently stir it with tongs to ensure all the pasta is submerged.
- Add oil and salt to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking, while also enhancing the flavor of the pasta.
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TasteVN hopes that with 4 ways to make creamy pasta with vegetarian cream, mushroom cream, pumpkin cream, and avocado cream, you will successfully create many dishes with a unique and light flavor to treat your family!
