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Enchilada Lasagna with Cilantro Ricotta

January 3, 2016 by Epicurean Vegan

Talk about a tasty international combination! And why not? Two cuisines, Mexican and Italian come together beautifully for this amazing dish that will wow any meat eater. Oh, and it’s gluten-free! Voila! I mean . . . ole! Hmmm…okay, how about yum!

INGREDIENTS:
Enchilada sauce
28-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 C vegetable broth
2-1/2 tsp Ancho chili powder
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp sugar
3 jarred roasted red peppers
3 cloves of garlic
Cilantro Ricotta
14-oz extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
2-1/2 C fresh cilantro
1/3 C nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
2 Tbs lime juice
The rest
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped or diced
1 C corn kernels
2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
4 C fresh baby spinach
18 5-inch corn tortillas
Optional toppings
Guacamole
Pepita seeds
Green onion, sliced
Vegan sour cream
Salsa
Lettuce, chopped

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Begin making the sauce by combining the diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar in a medium sauce pan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Toss the garlic cloves, roasted red peppers, and half of the sauce into a food processor. Process until smooth, then return to the pan with the rest of the sauce. Simmer on low.

To make the cilantro ricotta, place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onion and green pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Add the corn and black beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour about half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Place 6 tortilla shells on the bottom of pan, letting them overlap each other.
Spread a third of the ricotta on top of the tortillas:
Next, add a third of the spinach leaves, then a third of the bean mixture:
Repeat layering two more times then top with remaining sauce:
Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes. Top individual servings with the (optional) toppings and enjoy!

Enchilada Lasagna with Cilantro Ricotta

Talk about a tasty international combination! And why not? Two cuisines, Mexican and Italian come together beautifully for this amazing dish that will wow any meat eater. Oh, and it's gluten-free! Voila! I mean . . . ole! Hmmm...okay, how about yum!

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

Enchilada sauce
28-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
½ C vegetable broth
2-1/2 tsp Ancho chili powder
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp sugar
3 jarred roasted red peppers
3 cloves of garlic
Cilantro Ricotta
14-oz extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
2-1/2 C fresh cilantro
⅓ C nutritional yeast
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
2 Tbs lime juice
The rest
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped or diced
1 C corn kernels
2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
4 C fresh baby spinach
18 5-inch corn tortillas
Optional toppings
Guacamole
Pepita seeds
Green onion, sliced
Vegan sour cream
Salsa
Lettuce, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.
Begin making the sauce by combining the diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar in a medium sauce pan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Toss the garlic cloves, roasted red peppers, and half of the sauce into a food processor. Process until smooth, then return to the pan with the rest of the sauce. Simmer on low.
To make the cilantro ricotta, place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onion and green pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Add the corn and black beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour about half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place 6 tortilla shells on the bottom of pan, letting them overlap each other.
Spread a third of the ricotta on top of the tortillas.
Next, add a third of the spinach leaves, then a third of the bean mixture.
Repeat layering two more times then top with remaining sauce.
Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes. Top individual servings with the (optional) toppings and enjoy!

Lasagna Bolognese

August 31, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

This picture was taken mid-process. I forgot to take a picture of the final product, but that’s okay . . . it wasn’t as pretty as this shot. It’s all about taste anyway, right? (Yes, I know, presentation counts, too.) Anyway, this is adapted from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking cookbook. I made some changes and tailored it to my own tastes and what ingredients I had on hand. It’s a fantastic variation of typical lasagna. I also went rogue by not boiling the noodles ahead of time! Ack! I totally took a gamble, especially since I was feeding guests who are not vegan. I took the advice of Kathy Hester who advises (in her new cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook) not to cook the noodles ahead of time. It actually worked beautifully. It could have helped that I made this a few hours ahead of time, thus, giving the sauces times to soften the noodles. Either way, this is a will-make-again dish. (By the way, look for my review tomorrow of Hester’s new book.)

INGREDIENTS:
Bolognese sauce
2 Tbs olive oil
1 red onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 Field Roast Sausages, Italian Seasoning flavored, crumbled
1 tsp fennel seed
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Dash of vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
2 Tbs sherry
Vegan Bechamel Sauce
2 Tbs vegan margarine
1/4 C nutritional yeast
3 Tbs whole wheat flour
1 Tbs white wine
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vegan Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 C almond milk
2 tsp lemon juice
Lasagna
9 lasagna noodles (I used Bionaturae brand) Keep the leftovers for a fabulous Lasagna Soup!
2 large tomatoes, sliced
3-4 C chopped spinach

DIRECTIONS:
Start with the Bolognese sauce. In a cast iron sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cook until tender. Add the Field Roast, fennel, pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, celery salt, paprika, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, marinara sauce, and red wine. Reduce heat and simmer while you prepare the rest of the dish.Now start the Bechamel sauce. In a medium sauce pan, melt the vegan margarine over medium heat. Whisk in the nutritional yeast and flour, then whisk in the white wine, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, vegan Parmesan, almond milk, and lemon juice. Whisk until thick and creamy. This may take a few minutes, and you might need to reduce the heat a little. Transfer to a large measuring cup.
Preheat the oven to 350 and start assembling the lasagna. Ladle some sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan. Keep it thin, not too much. Next, place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles on top, followed by some Bolognese sauce, some spinach, 2 slices of tomato (per noodle), then pour a little Bechamel sauce on top.
Go easy on the Bechamel sauce because you will need to top the dish at the end, covering the noodles completely. Repeat this step two more times, ending with the last 3 lasagna noodles. Top with the remaining Bechamel sauce.
Cover and bake 30-40 minutes. If you make this ahead of time and it’s been in the fridge for a while, add about 10 minutes to the cooking time. Let cool 5-10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Lasagna Bolognese

Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour 10 mins

This picture was taken mid-process. I forgot to take a picture of the final product, but that's okay . . . it wasn't as pretty as this shot. It's all about taste anyway, right? (Yes, I know, presentation counts, too.) Anyway, this is adapted from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking cookbook. I made some changes and tailored it to my own tastes and what ingredients I had on hand. It's a fantastic variation of typical lasagna. I also went rogue by not boiling the noodles ahead of time! Ack! I totally took a gamble, especially since I was feeding guests who are not vegan. I took the advice of Kathy Hester who advises (in her new cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook) not to cook the noodles ahead of time. It actually worked beautifully. It could have helped that I made this a few hours ahead of time, thus, giving the sauces times to soften the noodles. Either way, this is a will-make-again dish. (By the way, look for my review tomorrow of Hester's new book.)

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 9

Ingredients

Bolognese sauce
2 Tbs olive oil
1 red onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 Field Roast Sausages, Italian Seasoning flavored, crumbled
1 tsp fennel seed
¼ tsp black pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp celery salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
Dash of vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
2 Tbs sherry
Vegan Bechamel Sauce
2 Tbs vegan margarine
¼ C nutritional yeast
3 Tbs whole wheat flour
1 Tbs white wine
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vegan Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 C almond milk
2 tsp lemon juice
Lasagna
9 lasagna noodles (I used Bionaturae brand) Keep the leftovers for a fabulous Lasagna Soup!
2 large tomatoes, sliced
3-4 C chopped spinach

Directions

Start with the Bolognese sauce. In a cast iron sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cook until tender. Add the Field Roast, fennel, pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, celery salt, paprika, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, marinara sauce, and red wine. Reduce heat and simmer while you prepare the rest of the dish.
Now start the Bechamel sauce. In a medium sauce pan, melt the vegan margarine over medium heat. Whisk in the nutritional yeast and flour, then whisk in the white wine, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, vegan Parmesan, almond milk, and lemon juice. Whisk until thick and creamy. This may take a few minutes, and you might need to reduce the heat a little. Transfer to a large measuring cup.
Preheat the oven to 350 and start assembling the lasagna. Ladle some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Keep it thin, not too much. Next, place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles on top, followed by some Bolognese sauce, some spinach, 2 slices of tomato (per noodle), then pour a little Bechamel sauce on top.
Go easy on the Bechamel sauce because you will need to top the dish at the end, covering the noodles completely. Repeat this step two more times, ending with the last 3 lasagna noodles. Top with the remaining Bechamel sauce.
Cover and bake 30-40 minutes. If you make this ahead of time and it's been in the fridge for a while, add about 10 minutes to the cooking time. Let cool 5-10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Hearty Tuscan Chili

September 23, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

I like to imagine the posh Italian ski resorts would serve something like this, or at a cafe where snow is lightly falling in Milan. With a nice glass of red wine, this flavorful stew is perfect for a fall or winter evening with friends. This would also be great for tossing in the crockpot and letting it simmer on low all day (just do the sauteeing ahead of time). Served with some crusty bread or croutons, you’ll feel like the Italian Alps are right outside your window.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 Tofurky sausages, Spinach & Pesto flavor, cut into small cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut into small cubes
15-oz can tri-bean blend (or Cannellini beans), drained and rinsed
14-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2-1/2 C vegetable broth
1/4 C red wine
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp crushed rosemary
1/4 tsp thyme
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Crusty bread or croutons
DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Saute 2 minutes, then add the onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Next, add the Tofurky and saute another 5-8 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the beans, tomatoes, wine, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
Top with croutons or serve with some crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

Hearty Tuscan Chili

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

40 mins

I like to imagine the posh Italian ski resorts would serve something like this, or at a cafe where snow is lightly falling in Milan. With a nice glass of red wine, this flavorful stew is perfect for a fall or winter evening with friends. This would also be great for tossing in the crockpot and letting it simmer on low all day (just do the sauteeing ahead of time). Served with some crusty bread or croutons, you'll feel like the Italian Alps are right outside your window.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 Tofurky sausages, Spinach & Pesto flavor, cut into small cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut into small cubes
15-oz can tri-bean blend (or Cannellini beans), drained and rinsed
14-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2-1/2 C vegetable broth
¼ C red wine
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
½ tsp parsley
½ tsp crushed rosemary
¼ tsp thyme
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Crusty bread or croutons

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Saute 2 minutes, then add the onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Next, add the Tofurky and saute another 5-8 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the beans, tomatoes, wine, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
Top with croutons or serve with some crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

Manicotti stuffed with Butternut Squash, Spinach & Ricotta

September 22, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

It’s that time of year . . . butternut squash time, that is. The farmer’s market here has broken out the squashes, so expect some squash recipes in the coming months. You may be amazed by how versatile squash is. Before, I never would have made stuffed shells with butternut squash, but now, it’s one of my favorite pasta fillings.
Here’s a few other recipes to try:
Bowties with Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash and Mushroom Lasagna
And you could easily sub in butternut squash in these Sweet Potato and Ricotta Ravioli

And many of you know, I LOVE pasta, so if I can incorporate my favorite squash with my favorite Italian staple, I’m a happy vegan. These are also very easy to make, so you won’t be spending hours in the kitchen. You can even make up the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to stuff the manicotti.

INGREDIENTS:
1 small butternut squash
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp sage
3 C spinach, chopped
1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 handful fresh chives, chopped
8-oz pkg. manicotti (14 manicotti)
1/2 recipe Tofu Ricotta (recipe below) or soy-free version
1 jar marinara sauce
Tofu Ricotta
14-oz pkg extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 C nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
Optional: 1/2 C Daiya Mozzarella shreds

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425. Slice the butternut squash in half, place on a baking sheet and lightly brush with the olive oil. I used a rimmed baking sheet and added some water to the pan to help keep the squash from drying out. Roast 30-45 minutes, or until the squash is softened; let cool. Lower the oven temperature to 375. Meanwhile, to prepare the ricotta, place all the ingredients, except the Daiya cheese, in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.

Combine the spinach with the basil and chives.
When the butternut squash is cool enough to handle, scoop it out into a bowl and mash well. Season with salt, pepper and sage. (This is also a good time to get the water boiling for the pasta). Mix half of the ricotta mixture into the butternut squash and stir to thoroughly combine. Fold in the spinach and mix well. Store the rest of the tofu ricotta in an airtight container and save for another meal. You can also freeze it.
Be sure to NOT overcook the pasta—they’ll split easily and you won’t be able to stuff them. I had a couple start to split, so keep an eye on them. And don’t worry about them being under cooked because they will continue to cook and soften in the oven. After I drained the pasta, I poured them out onto a large baking sheet, otherwise, they’ll stick together in the colander and you don’t want that. The best way to stuff these would be with your freshly cleaned hands, but first, pour about 1/3 of the marinara on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Next. stuff each manicotti roll with filling and place in the pan.
Pour the remaining sauce on top, covering all of the manicotti. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Enjoy!

Manicotti stuffed with Butternut Squash, Spinach & Ricotta

Prep time

1 hour

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

1 hour 25 mins

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 5-7

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp sage
3 C spinach, chopped
1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 handful fresh chives, chopped
8-oz pkg. manicotti (14 manicotti)
½ recipe Tofu Ricotta (recipe below) or soy-free version
1 jar marinara sauce
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Tofu Ricotta
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14-oz pkg extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ C nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
Optional: ½ C Daiya Mozzarella shreds

Directions

Preheat oven to 425. Slice the butternut squash in half, place on a baking sheet and lightly brush with the olive oil. I used a rimmed baking sheet and added some water to the pan to help keep the squash from drying out. Roast 30-45 minutes, or until the squash is softened. Lower the oven temperature to 375.
Meanwhile, to prepare the ricotta, place all the ingredients, except the Daiya cheese, in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.
Combine the spinach with the basil and chives.
When the butternut squash is cool enough to handle, scoop it out into a bowl and mash well. Season with salt, pepper and sage. (This is also a good time to get the water boiling for the pasta). Mix half ricotta mixture into the butternut squash and stir to thoroughly combine. Fold in the spinach and mix well. Store the rest of the tofu ricotta in an airtight container and save for another meal. You can freeze it.
Be sure to NOT overcook the pasta---they'll split easily and you won't be able to stuff them. I had a couple start to split, so keep an eye on them. And don't worry about them being under cooked because they will continue to cook and soften in the oven. After I drained the pasta, I poured them out onto a large baking sheet, otherwise, they'll stick together in the colander and you don't want that. The best way to stuff these would be with your freshly cleaned hands, but first, pour about ⅓ of the marinara on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Next. stuff each manicotti roll with filling and place in the pan.
Pour the remaining sauce on top, covering all of the manicotti. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Enjoy!

Potato-Filled Spinach Ravioli with Mushroom-Truffle Sauce

August 3, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

Here I go again with the ravioli! Well, these could be like more like perogies, actually. Plus, I also added spinach to the dough which is definitely new for me. I’d been wanting to try that for a while now and I’m so glad I did. I’m already trying to figure out what other vegetables I can use to make pasta with. I made everything up earlier in the afternoon when I had some extra time, so when it came dinnertime, it was easy to throw it all together. The mushroom sauce with truffle oil is the perfect, light sauce for these raviolis; nothing too heavy and thick since the raviolis themselves have got some girth. Between the sauce and the fresh chives in the filling, this meal is packed with flavor and taste.

INGREDIENTS:
Dough:
1-1/2 C semolina flour
1 C whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C warm unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs olive oil
1 C minced spinach (about 4 C of fresh spinach leaves)
Filling:
2 medium potatoes
1 Tbs vegan margarine
1/8 to 1/4 C almond milk
1-2 Tbs fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Mushroom-Truffle Sauce:
4 Tbs vegan margarine
2-3 C mushrooms, sliced
5 Tbs flour
1-1/2 to 2 C vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbs truffle oil

DIRECTIONS:
To prepare the dough, whisk together the two flours and salt. Add the olive oil and warm almond milk and blend a little to create large clumps of dough. Add the spinach.

Blend well using either a wooden spoon, or your hands.
Knead on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes. You may need to add more flour; the spinach adds a bit of moisture to the dough. Shape into a ball, wrap with plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
You can go about making the filling two ways: nuke the potatoes in the microwave until they are done, let them cool slightly, then peel them. The other way, is to peel them first, dice them up and boil them in either water or broth until they are tender. I went ahead and microwaved them, but you choose. I then transferred the cooked potato to a medium bowl, mashed them up, then added the margarine, almond milk, chives, salt and pepper. You can also use the food processor to make the potatoes super creamy and whipped, but I’m a lumpy mashed potato kind of girl, so I just used a potato masher for mine.
To make the raviolis, I love using my pasta maker and ravioli plate. If anything, I highly recommend the ravioli plate, but you can easily roll the dough out thin enough without using a pasta maker. I usually tell readers to THIS POST for a more detailed description of how to use the ravioli plate, as well as some helpful links. Fill each ravioli with about a teaspoon or so of the potato filling.
If you find that the dough is sticking to the ravioli plate (which I did), I recommend lightly spraying the plate with cooking spray and they’ll pop right off next time. I then transferred them to a baking sheet sprinkled with some semolina flour (which keeps the raviolis from sticking to the pan). I ended up with 54 raviolis. These can sit out and dry a little while you prepare the sauce.
To make the sauce, saute the mushrooms in the margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and coat the mushrooms well. Little by little, add the vegetable broth and stir. Once it starts to thicken, add a little more broth and keep doing that until you’re out of broth. Let it thicken up, but if it seems to be taking a while, turn the heat off, and let the sauce sit. It will get thick.
Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the raviolis in 2-3 batches. I often hear that you shouldn’t cook more than 6 or 7 at a time, but I did them in two batches. First of all, they should be served immediately after being removed from the water (3-5 minutes) and second, they tend to stick together if you transfer them to a colander and wait until they’re all cooked before you serve them. I didn’t find any problems with cooking 25 at a time. Do what feels right to you though. If you’re going to cook them in several batches, I recommend oiling a large bowl and use a slotted spoon to transfer the raviolis to the bowl. The oil will help keep them all from sticking to one another.
Ladle some sauce over the raviolis and enjoy!

Potato-Filled Spinach Ravioli with Mushroom-Truffle Sauce

Prep time

1 hour

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

1 hour 15 mins

Here I go again with the ravioli! Well, these could be like more like perogies, actually. Plus, I also added spinach to the dough which is definitely new for me. I'd been wanting to try that for a while now and I'm so glad I did. I'm already trying to figure out what other vegetables I can use to make pasta with. I made everything up earlier in the afternoon when I had some extra time, so when it came dinnertime, it was easy to throw it all together. The mushroom sauce with truffle oil is the perfect, light sauce for these raviolis; nothing too heavy and thick since the raviolis themselves have got some girth. Between the sauce and the fresh chives in the filling, this meal is packed with flavor and taste.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

Dough:
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1-1/2 C semolina flour
1 C whole wheat pastry flour
½ tsp salt
¾ C warm unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs olive oil
1 C minced spinach (about 4 C of fresh spinach leaves)
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Filling:
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2 medium potatoes
1 Tbs vegan margarine
⅛ to ¼ C almond milk
1-2 Tbs fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Mushroom-Truffle Sauce:4 Tbs vegan margarine
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2-3 C mushrooms, sliced
5 Tbs flour
1-1/2 to 2 C vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbs truffle oil

Directions

To prepare the dough, whisk together the two flours and salt. Add the olive oil and warm almond milk and blend a little to create large clumps of dough. Add the spinach.
Blend well using either a wooden spoon, or your hands.
Knead on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes. You may need to add more flour; the spinach adds a bit of moisture to the dough. Shape into a ball, wrap with plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
You can go about making the filling two ways: nuke the potatoes in the microwave until they are done, let them cool slightly, then peel them. The other way, is to peel them first, dice them up and boil them in either water or broth until they are tender. I went ahead and microwaved them, but you choose. I then transferred the cooked potato to a medium bowl, mashed them up, then added the margarine, almond milk, chives, salt and pepper. You can also use the food processor to make the potatoes super creamy and whipped, but I'm a lumpy mashed potato kind of girl, so I just used a potato masher for mine.
To make the raviolis, I love using my pasta maker and ravioli plate. If anything, I highly recommend the ravioli plate, but you can easily roll the dough out thin enough without using a pasta maker. I usually tell readers to THIS POST for a more detailed description of how to use the ravioli plate, as well as some helpful links. Fill each ravioli with about a teaspoon or so of the potato filling.
If you find that the dough is sticking to the ravioli plate (which I did), I recommend lightly spraying the plate with cooking spray and they'll pop right off next time. I then transferred them to a baking sheet that is sprinkled with some semolina flour (which keeps the raviolis from sticking to the pan). I ended up with 54 raviolis. These can sit out and dry a little while you prepare the sauce.
To make the sauce, saute the mushrooms in the margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and coat the mushrooms well. Little by little, add the vegetable broth and stir. Once it starts to thicken, add a little more broth and keep doing that until you're out of broth. Let it thicken up, but if it seems to be taking a while, turn the heat off, and let the sauce sit. It will get thick.
Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the raviolis in 2-3 batches. I often hear that you shouldn't cook more than 6 or 7 at a time, but I did them in two batches. First of all, they should be served immediately after being removed from the water (3-5 minutes) and second, they tend to stick together if you transfer them to a colander and wait until they're all cooked before you serve them. Do what feels right to you. If you're going to cook them in several batches, I recommend oiling a large bowl and use a slotted spoon to transfer the raviolis to the bowl. The oil will help keep them all from sticking to one another.
Ladle some sauce over the raviolis and enjoy!

Rigatoni with Garlic-Ricotta & Field Roast

July 10, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

Thanks to the previous lasagna meal, I had a few ingredients leftover and I needed a fast and easy dinner to throw together. I had some tofu ricotta left, as well as two Field Roast sausage links, so it worked out beautifully. I wanted to make the ricotta more of a sauce, so I added some minced garlic and a bit of vegetable broth to thin it out. When I sauteed the Field Roast, some of the small crumbles got nice and crispy, creating a kind of crumbled bacon taste. Yum! Fresh tomatoes and parsley (basil would be great too) and the meal was ready in 15 minutes.

Rigatoni with Garlic-Ricotta & Field Roast

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

Thanks to the previous lasagna meal, I had a few ingredients leftover and I needed a fast and easy dinner to throw together. I had some tofu ricotta left, as well as two Field Roast sausage links, so it worked out beautifully. I wanted to make the ricotta more of a sauce, so I added some minced garlic and a bit of vegetable broth to thin it out. When I sauteed the Field Roast, some of the small crumbles got nice and crispy, creating a kind of crumbled bacon taste. Yum! Fresh tomatoes and parsley (basil would be great too) and the meal was ready in 15 minutes.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Cuisine: Italian

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb Rigatoni pasta
1 C tofu ricotta (see link above)
2 cloves garlic
¼ C vegetable broth (I used a tsp of Better Than Bouillon + water)
2 Field Roast sausage links, Italian Seasoning flavor
1 tomato, chopped
½ C parsley, chopped

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Mince the garlic cloves in a food processor, then add the ricotta and vegetable broth. Process 30 seconds, or until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until heated through.
Meanwhile, saute the Field Roast in a skillet with a tad of olive oil.
To serve, top individual servings of pasta with some sauce, Field Roast, tomatoes and parsley. Enojy!

Vegan & Gluten-Free Lasagna

July 7, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

I’ve had some rice lasagna noodles sitting in the cupboard for quite a while, so I thought I’d finally give them a try. They are from Ener-G (which strangely, I couldn’t find on their website). I was really impressed with them. You can use your favorite ingredients, but I went with tofu ricotta, mushrooms, spinach and Field Roast (which isn’t gluten-free, so omit for a 100% gluten-free dish). The noddles are the perfect size for an 8×8″ pan, so great for a small batch. I also recommend cooking them until they are completely done. Typically, when I make lasagna with regular noodles, I don’t cook them all the way because they tend to cook more in the sauce in the oven. These rice noodles, however, don’t do that, so make sure you cook them completely. I also usually add 2-3 extra ones in case any of the noodles come out ripped and unusable. I would certainly use these gluten-free noodles again—I thought they tasted great.

Vegan & Gluten-Free Lasagna

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

50 mins

You can use your favorite ingredients, but I went with tofu ricotta, mushrooms, spinach and Field Roast (which isn't gluten-free, so omit for a 100% gluten-free dish). The noddles are the perfect size for an 8x8" pan, so great for a small batch. I also recommend cooking them until they are completely done. Typically, when I make lasagna with regular noodles, I don't cook them all the way because they tend to cook more in the sauce in the oven. These rice noodles, however, don't do that, so make sure you cook them completely. I also usually add 2-3 extra ones in case any of the noodles come out ripped and unusable. I would certainly use these gluten-free noodles again---I thought they tasted great.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Cuisine: Italian

Serves: 9 servings

Ingredients

12 Ener-G rice noodles (If you'd like, add 2 more if any rip during the boiling process)
2 Field Roast sausage links, crumbled (I used Apple-Sage flavor--again, omit if you want this 100% gluten-free)
2 C mushrooms, sliced
2 C fresh spinach, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar marinara sauce
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Tofu Ricotta
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14-oz container extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and crumbled
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ C nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
Optional: ½ C Daiya Mozzarella shreds

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.
Cook pasta according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes).
Prepare the ricotta by placing all of the ingredients, except the Daiya cheese, in the food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the cheese. Set aside.
Saute the Field Roast in the olive oil and garlic on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
To assemble, pour about a cup of the marinara on the bottom of an 8x8" baking pan and top with three cooked noodles. Layer on some mushrooms, spinach and Field Roast. You can also spoon a little sauce on top.
Repeat layers until you've topped the lasagna with the final three noodles.
Pour the rest of the sauce on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

Pine Nut & Cashew Ravioli with Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes & Basil

April 11, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

I’m finally back with a new recipe! As much as I love them, I don’t use pine nuts often because they’re rather pricey, but I picked some up on sale. They add such a decadent flavor to dishes and this is no exception. Combined with cashews, they make an ideal stuffing for ravioli. The fresh veggies on top complete the meal.

INGREDIENTS
Dough
1-1/2 C semolina flour
1/2 C whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C warm unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs olive oil
Filling
1/2 C pine nuts
1 C roasted, unsalted cashews
2 Tbs nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 C fresh spinach
Topping
2 Tbs Earth Balance
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 C cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 C fresh basil, chopped
2 Tbs red wine
Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
You can soak the nuts for several hours to overnight, or to speed things up, in a medium bowl, pour boiling water over the nuts and let sit for 2 hours. Sometimes, I only soak them for an hour or so; I don’t mind if the filling isn’t perfectly smooth, so it’s up to you. To prepare the dough, whisk together the two flours and the salt. Whisk in the warm almond milk and oil. Sometimes it’s easier to use your hands to combine everything; use what works. Transfer the dough to a very lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth. Cover in plastic wrap and set aside. To make the filling, drain the nuts and add them to a food processor. Process them for about 30 seconds to get them a bit pureed. Add the rest of the ingredients and puree 1-2 minutes until smooth. Set aside.

As you probably recall, I like to use my pasta maker and a ravioli plate to make raviolis, and I have to say, the process gets easier and quicker each time. I recommend at least getting a ravioli plate—you can find one for under $20 on Amazon.
I ended up with 44 raviolis . . .
I then let them sit for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, I prepared the topping. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes and basil; season with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, heat the Earth Balance and add the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, then add the mushrooms. Cook for two minutes, then add the wine and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms soften. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and basil.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ravioli (about a dozen at a time) for 3-5 minutes. They will float to the top and puff up a little when they’re ready. I usually serve them as they finish cooking so they stay hot. If you want to cook them all first, I suggest transferring them to a large, oiled baking sheet. Otherwise, they’ll stick together. Serve with a scoop or two of the fresh topping and enjoy!

Pine Nut & Cashew Ravioli with Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes & Basil

As much as I love them, I don't use pine nuts often because they're rather pricey, but I picked some up on sale. They add such a decadent flavor to dishes and this is no exception. Combined with cashews, they make an ideal stuffing for ravioli. The fresh veggies on top complete the meal.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

Dough
1-1/2 C semolina flour
½ C whole wheat pastry flour
½ tsp salt
¾ C warm unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs olive oil
Filling
½ C pine nuts
1 C roasted, unsalted cashews
2 Tbs nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 C fresh spinach
Topping
2 Tbs Earth Balance
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 C cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 C fresh basil, chopped
2 Tbs red wine
Salt and pepper

Directions

You can soak the nuts for several hours to overnight, or to speed things up, in a medium bowl, pour boiling water over the nuts and let sit for 2 hours. Sometimes, I only soak them for an hour or so; I don't mind if the filling isn't perfectly smooth, so it's up to you.
To prepare the dough, whisk together the two flours and the salt. Whisk in the warm almond milk and oil. Sometimes it's easier to use your hands to combine everything; use what works.
Transfer the dough to a very lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth.
Cover in plastic wrap and set aside.
To make the filling, drain the nuts and add them to a food processor. Process them for about 30 seconds to get them a bit pureed. Add the rest of the ingredients and puree 1-2 minutes until smooth. Set aside.
As you probably recall, I like to use my pasta maker and a ravioli plate to make raviolis, and I have to say, the process gets easier and quicker each time. I recommend at least getting a ravioli plate---you can find one for under $20 on Amazon.I ended up with 44 raviolis.
I then let them sit for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, I prepared the topping. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes and basil; season with salt and pepper.
In a medium skillet, heat the Earth Balance and add the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, then add the mushrooms. Cook for two minutes, then add the wine and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms soften.
Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and basil.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ravioli (about a dozen at a time) for 3-5 minutes. They will float to the top and puff up a little when they're ready. I usually serve them as they finish cooking so they stay hot. If you want to cook them all first, I suggest transferring them to a large, oiled baking sheet. Otherwise, they'll stick together.
Serve with a scoop or two of the fresh topping and enjoy!

Bowties with Veggies and Roasted Garlic Ricotta

September 30, 2013 by epicureanvegan

I’m so happy there are some leftovers! The original recipe uses real ricotta, but not only did I make use my go-to ricotta recipe, I also added/omitted some ingredients. Ricotta cheese has so much fat it’s ridiculous (10 g/fat, 6 g/saturated fat) so even if you do eat dairy, I urge you to try my tofu-version that contains 5 grams of fat, and only 1 gram of saturated fat. Plus, you’ll also benefit from the protein and the no cholesterol! Also, if you think roasting garlic is a pain, it’s really not. It’s so easy to do and takes only 30 minutes, in which time, you can prepare all of your ingredients. Ideally, if you can roast the garlic and make the ricotta the day before, it will be even more flavorful by the time you make this dish. I think you’ll find this is a great main meal or side dish that will please even picky eaters.

INGREDIENTS:
Tofu-Ricotta:
14-oz pkg extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 C nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
Optional: 1/2 C Daiya Mozzarella shreds
The rest:
1 lb bow-tie pasta (any variety would be fine)
6 cloves of garlic (or more if you want)
Olive oil
1-1/2 C cherry tomatoes, halved
4-6 C fresh spinach, chopped
2 C mushrooms, sliced and sauteed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 C reserved pasta-cooking water

DIRECTIONS:
To roast the garlic, preheat the oven to 425. Cut off the tips of each garlic clove and place on a piece of foil; drizzle with olive oil. Wrap up loosely in the foil, place on a small baking sheet, and roast for about 30 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

Meanwhile, however, prepare your other ingredients. To make the “ricotta,” combine all of the ingredients in a food processor, but don’t blend it yet until the garlic is done. You’ll want to add the garlic cloves and blend everything together, along with the 1/4 C of the reserved pasta-cooking water. So until the garlic is ready, at least throw together the ingredients to get started. Cook the pasta according to package instructions while you saute the mushrooms in a small pan with a teaspoon of olive oil. Chop your spinach, slice those tomatoes, and finish off the ricotta by adding the newly roasted garlic and water. (For the garlic cloves, gently squeeze an end and the skins should come right off, then discard.)

Drain the pasta and rinse with hot water to remove as much starch as possible. Return the pot to the stove and over medium-low heat, add the spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms; saute with a smidgen of water until wilted and heated through.

Add the pasta and ricotta and combine everything thoroughly, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!

Bowties with Veggies and Roasted Garlic Ricotta

Ricotta cheese has so much fat it's ridiculous (10 g/fat, 6 g/saturated fat) so even if you do eat dairy, I urge you to try my tofu-version that contains 5 grams of fat, and only 1 gram of saturated fat. Plus, you'll also benefit from the protein and the no cholesterol! Also, if you think roasting garlic is a pain, it's really not. It's so easy to do and takes only 30 minutes, in which time, you can prepare all of your ingredients. Ideally, if you can roast the garlic and make the ricotta the day before, it will be even more flavorful by the time you make this dish. I think you'll find this is a great main meal or side dish that will please even picky eaters.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Tofu-Ricotta:
14-oz pkg extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ C nutritional yeast
2 Tbs lemon juice
Optional: ½ C Daiya Mozzarella shreds
The rest:
1 lb bow-tie pasta (any variety would be fine)
6 cloves of garlic (or more if you want)
Olive oil
1-1/2 C cherry tomatoes, halved
4-6 C fresh spinach, chopped
2 C mushrooms, sliced and sauteed
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ C reserved pasta-cooking water

Directions

To roast the garlic, preheat the oven to 425.
Cut off the tips of each garlic clove and place on a piece of foil; drizzle with olive oil. Wrap up loosely in the foil, place on a small baking sheet, and roast for about 30 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
Meanwhile, however, prepare your other ingredients. To make the "ricotta," combine all of the ingredients in a food processor, but don't blend it yet until the garlic is done. You'll want to add the garlic cloves and blend everything together, along with the ¼ C of the reserved pasta-cooking water. So until the garlic is ready, at least throw together the ingredients to get started.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions while you saute the mushrooms in a small pan with a teaspoon of olive oil.
Chop your spinach, slice those tomatoes, and finish off the ricotta by adding the newly roasted garlic and water. (For the garlic cloves, gently squeeze an end and the skins should come right off, then discard.)
Drain the pasta and rinse with hot water to remove as much starch as possible. Return the pot to the stove and over medium-low heat, add the spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms; saute with a smidgen of water until wilted and heated through.
Add the pasta and ricotta and combine everything thoroughly, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!

Homemade Fettuccine with a Pesto-Butter Sauce

August 21, 2013 by epicureanvegan

It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of August. Right now, I can see a few leaves on the Sumac trees outside my window, already turning red. I feel as though I missed a great deal of our Colorado summer, spending it rather, in different parts of the U.S. (and in one case, another country). We experienced the gorgeous summer days of Victoria, BC, Seattle, San Francisco, a couple balmy days in San Diego, Sacramento, Napa, and finally wrapped up the season’s fun in New York City. I feel truly blessed that I was able to go on these trips with the people I love and adore. This morning, I was reminded of how lucky I am to have such times and that my family and I have our health. A young teacher at my son’s school, passed away last night from cancer. He had just celebrated his one-year anniversary with his wife. I didn’t know him, but he was to be my son’s English teacher this year. My heart goes out to his wife, who is also a teacher at the school. It makes me appreciate even more, the times spent together as a family. One of my favorite times is cooking with the Ninth Grader and the fun we have together making messes in the kitchen. This meal would not have come together without his help; him holding up the sheet of pasta dough while I crank it through the pasta maker. It may have looked like a circus stunt, but the results were nothing less than spectacular.

INGREDIENTS:
Pasta dough:
2 C semolina flour
1 C whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp salt
1 C warm almond milk
2 Tbs olive oil
Pesto Sauce:
2 to 2-1/2 C fresh basil leaves
1/2 C parsley
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 C lemon juice
1/4 C olive oil
1 C pine nuts (sunflower seeds, walnuts or almonds would work great, too)
3 Tbs Earth Balance margarine
The rest:
2-3 C mushrooms, sliced
1 C green onions, sliced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large tomato, diced
1 C walnuts, chopped and toasted

DIRECTIONS:
To make the dough, whisk together the flours and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the warm almond milk and olive oil. I recommend using your hands to then blend everything together thoroughly. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. I divided the dough into fourths and proceeded to feed each section through the pasta maker to make long sheets, then through the fettuccine portion. I found that four hands make this job much easier, if not necessary. You’ll want to let the pasta dry up a little. I don’t have any pasta drying racks, so I improvised . . .

These methods worked beautifully. Time-consuming, perhaps, but a necessary step—otherwise, you’ll have a bunch of fettuccine noodles stuck together in one big mess. While the pasta drying, make up the pesto. You can also make this earlier in the day to save time. Toss the basil, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend for about a minute. Add the nuts and blend until smooth. Transfer to a covered dish and refrigerate until ready to use. To make the sauce, I added about half of the pesto and 3 Tbs of Earth Balance to a small saucepan over medium to low heat. Let the butter melt, stirring often.

Now would be a good time to get a large pot of salted water boiling. While you’re waiting, heat the one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and add the mushrooms and green onion.

Saute 3-5 minutes, depending on how cooked you want the mushrooms to be. Meanwhile, the Ninth Grader toasted the walnuts in a small, dry skillet.

Have your dinner plates ready because once the water is boiling, the small batches of pasta will cook quickly. I think I cooked all of the pasta in 4 batches. This recipe will easily feed 6 people. The pasta will stick together if you cook it all at once, so I recommend having everyone dish up as you go. You can also drizzle a little olive oil over the cooked noodles to keep them from getting sticky. Top each serving with a tablespoon or two of pesto sauce, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, and walnuts. Enjoy!

Homemade Fettuccine with a Pesto-Butter Sauce

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Pasta dough:
2 C semolina flour
1 C whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp salt
1 C warm almond milk
2 Tbs olive oil
Pesto Sauce:
2 to 2-1/2 C fresh basil leaves
½ C parsley
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
⅛ C lemon juice
¼ C olive oil
1 C pine nuts (sunflower seeds, walnuts or almonds would work great, too)
3 Tbs Earth Balance margarine
The rest:
2-3 C mushrooms, sliced
1 C green onions, sliced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large tomato, diced
1 C walnuts, chopped and toasted

Directions

To make the dough, whisk together the flours and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the warm almond milk and olive oil. I recommend using your hands to then blend everything together thoroughly.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. I divided the dough into fourths and proceeded to feed each section through the pasta maker to make long sheets, then through the fettuccine portion. I found that four hands make this job much easier, if not necessary. You'll want to let the pasta dry up a little.
These methods worked beautifully. Time-consuming, perhaps, but a necessary step---otherwise, you'll have a bunch of fettuccine noodles stuck together in one big mess.
While the pasta drying, make up the pesto. You can also make this earlier in the day to save time. Toss the basil, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend for about a minute. Add the nuts and blend until smooth. Transfer to a covered dish and refrigerate until ready to use.
To make the sauce, I added about half of the pesto and 3 Tbs of Earth Balance to a small saucepan over medium to low heat. Let the butter melt, stirring often.
Now would be a good time to get a large pot of salted water boiling. While you're waiting, heat the one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and add the mushrooms and green onion.
Saute 3-5 minutes, depending on how cooked you want the mushrooms to be.
Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a small, dry skillet.
Have your dinner plates ready because once the water is boiling, the small batches of pasta will cook quickly. I think I cooked all of the pasta in 4 batches. This recipe will easily feed 6 people. The pasta will stick together if you cook it all at once, so I recommend having everyone dish up as you go. You can also drizzle a little olive oil over the cooked noodles to keep them from getting sticky.
Top each serving with a tablespoon or two of pesto sauce, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, and walnuts. Enjoy!

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