Shiitake Mushroom Pasta Recipe (Vegan)
Learn how to make Japanese-flavored Shiitake Mushroom Pasta! Savor this pasta’s rich, umami taste, crafted using fresh and firm shiitake mushrooms!
Looking for shiitake mushroom recipes? Try my Fried Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, or Shiitake Mushroom Soup!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
Youโll need the following ingredients to make this Shiitake Mushroom Spaghetti:

How To Make Shiitake Mushroom Pasta: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Slice shiitake and onion thinly.

Step 2
Cook pasta noodles according to the package instructions.

Step 3
Sautรฉ shiitake and onion until tender. Add soy sauce, grated garlic, and pasta water to make the sauce.

Step 4
Add the cooked pasta and combine until the pasta is fully incorporated in the sauce.

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy the delicious pasta!
How to Pick Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms

To select tasty shiitake mushrooms, check their shape and color. Follow these guidelines for choosing the best ones:
Avoid choosing shiitake with brown backs, as this indicates they are not fresh. Avoid choosing them altogether if you notice a sour smell, as they may have gone bad.
Variations

If you’re looking to add some extra flavor to your shiitake mushroom pasta, here are a few more pasta sauce variations to consider:
Add some garnishes like kosher salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or lemon juice to enhance the flavor. These simple touches can take your shiitake mushroom pasta to the next level!

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Shiitake Mushroom Pasta Recipe (Vegan)

Equipment
- 1 Skillet, , 26cm (10 inch)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables: Separate the stems from the shiitake mushroom caps. Remove the tough tips of the stem, then slice the stems and caps thinly. Slice the onion thinly.
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Saute the onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sautรฉ until tender.
- Saute the shiitake: Add the sliced Shiitake mushrooms and sautรฉ until tender.
- Sauce: Add the soy sauce and grated garlic to the skillet and stir to combine. Add reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water, bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix everything together until the pasta is fully incorporated in the sauce.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Video

Notes
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- You don’t need to clean the mushrooms with water. They quickly absorb moisture and can lose their flavor and aroma if washed. If there is light dirt, you can easily remove it by wiping them with a paper towel.
- Choose fresh and firm shiitake mushrooms. Avoid mushrooms that are slimy or have a strong, unpleasant odor. See the details below.
- Save some of the pasta water. The starchy water can be used to adjust the consistency of the sauce if it becomes too thick.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
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