Truffle Stuffed Pasta in Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in gourmet comfort with our Truffle-Stuffed Pasta Shells in Mushroom Sauce.

Indulge in gourmet comfort with our Truffle-Stuffed Pasta Shells in Mushroom Sauce.

Ideal for a sophisticated dinner or special occasion, this dish combines earthy truffle flavors with a velvety mushroom sauce, offering a satisfying meal that’s both vegan and exquisite.

This luxurious Truffle Stuffed Pasta in Mushroom Sauce recipe features large pasta shells filled with a rich and creamy truffle-infused cannellini bean mixture, blended with nutritional yeast, confit garlic, and aromatic herbs.Perfect for foodies and anyone seeking a plant-based culinary experience.

Truffle Stuffed Pasta in Mushroom Sauce

For the Stuffed Pasta Shells:

• 12-15 large pasta shells

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

• 3 tbsp truffle paste (or truffle oil if paste is unavailable)

• 1/4 cup confit garlic (or roasted garlic)
  

• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)

• black pepper to taste

For the Mushroom Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello)

• 1 cup vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup coconut cream or any plant-based cream

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  

• Fresh dill for garnish

• black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 190°C.

1. Cook Pasta Shells:

• Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

1. Prepare Cannellini Bean Filling:

• In a food processor, blend the cannellini beans, nutritional yeast, truffle paste, apple cider vinegar, and confit garlic until smooth.

• Blend until smooth and creamy
  

1. Stuff Pasta Shells:

• Carefully fill each pasta shell with the cannellini bean mixture.

1. Prepare Mushroom Sauce:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.

• Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown.

• Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and coconut cream. Stir and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  

• Season with black pepper to taste.

1. Combine and Bake:

• Pour mushroom sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Then arrange the stuffed shells in a baking dish.

• Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.

1. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with fresh dill before serving. Happy Cooking 👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳

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