This Oil-Free Gemelli with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms is an easy vegan weeknight dinner! It's super flavorful and cooked in just one pan.
A version of this dish was my favorite meal as a kid. This is funny because I used to HATE mushrooms and I don't really love tomato sauce either.
Why did I love this dish? Honestly I think it's because the flavor is so great - when you cook down mushrooms you get a great umami flavor. The original dish also had some pancetta, which of course adds a very salty, savory flavor. In this vegan version of the recipe I used coconut bacon to create that pancetta-like flavor.
I'm super thrilled to have this childhood favorite back in my life! Special thanks to my mom who helped me adapt this recipe from the original version.
Step 1. Add the mushrooms and a splash of vegetable broth to a 12-inch skillet. Cook on high heat to brown the mushrooms, about 5 minutes. Allow the liquid that the mushrooms release to evaporate. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 2. Turn down the heat to medium-low and use a splash of vegetable broth to cook the garlic and rosemary. Heat for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Step 3. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4. Add the mushrooms and the parsley to the tomatoes. Stir well.
Step 5. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Step 6. Transfer the pasta to the pan with the mushrooms and tomato sauce. Add the coconut bacon and toss to combine. Add the pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Serve and enjoy!
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 3. Bake until the coconut is browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes. Watch for burning. Let cool completely.
Thank you God for this food. Let us enjoy this meal. Amen.
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This Oil-Free Gemelli with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms is an easy vegan weeknight dinner! It's super flavorful and cooked in just one pan.
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