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    Published: Dec 21, 2019 · Updated: Mar 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · We donate 10% of our profits to support good causes.

    Easy Kale Mushroom Pasta

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    Mushroom, kale and ginger pasta collage.

    Kale and mushroom pasta seasoned with soy sauce, garlic and fiery ginger. This easy vegan pasta dish is one of our favourite 15 minute meals!

    A plate of pasta with mushrooms and stir-fried kale.
    Table of Contents
    • Ingredient tips
    • Benefits
    • Variations
    • More delicious kale and mushroom recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Are you longing for a comforting dinner that's quick and easy to make? How about a cosy and warming meal that's made with simple ingredients. This vegan mushroom kale pasta is what you need!

    This Asian inspired recipe makes a refreshing change from creamy pasta dishes. It's got a simple method that makes it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. It's also easy to adapt to what you have in the fridge!

    Ingredient tips

    Here's what you'll need to make this easy recipe for kale mushroom pasta:

    • Mushrooms - we mostly use cremini / white button mushrooms.
    • Onion - white or red, whatever you have works.
    • Garlic - for that delicious garlicky mushroom flavour.
    • Ginger - this surprising addition adds a fiery and warming twist!
    • Soy sauce - we use this organic brand that tastes amazing.
    • Kale - You can use any variety, curly kale, dinosaur kale / cavalo nero, even baby kale. Remove any thick or tough stems before chopping.
    • Pasta of your choice.
    • And some black pepper.
    All the ingredients you need to make kale and mushroom pasta.

    Benefits

    Kale is absolutely packed with nutrients - so many so that it's known for being a superfood. It's high in Vitamin K and Vitamin A. Kale also has high levels of iron and calcium, so it's awesome for vegans. I don't know about you, but we also find that kale is our favourite leafy green veg because of its taste too.

    Did you know that mushrooms are a vegan source of Vitamin D? You can even boost the amount they contain by leaving them in a light, sunny spot.

    In the winter months with the lack of sunshine, it can be hard to get enough for people to get enough Vitamin D. So mushrooms can be a great boost for more Vitamin D in your diet.

    Finally, ginger has been long used for its health benefits - to relieve pain, soothe digestion and reduce inflammation. Its fiery flavour has a warming effect and adds a fresh zing to the dish.

    Variations

    You can use any type of pasta for this recipe. Here, we've used vegan penne as that's what we can get at our local zero waste shop. But you can use your favourite kind pasta or whatever you have on hand. Wholemeal pasta works really well and it's also great with noodles!

    For gluten free alternatives you can use brown rice pasta, or chickpea pasta for a protein boost! Make sure to use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

    You can substitute another green veg for the kale. For example, chard, spinach or pak choy, can be used. They do cook down quicker than kale so take care not to overcook them. Tenderstem broccoli or thin asparagus spears are also delicious!

    A teaspoon of chilli or red pepper flakes can be a great way to add some heat if you like a bit of spice!

    As a garnish, we sometimes use our vegan parmesan cheese. Sesame seeds or cashew nuts that have been toasted in a dry skillet are lovely too!

    A plate of pasta, with fresh ginger and kale around it.

    More delicious kale and mushroom recipes

    Have you got leftover kale? One of our top ways to cook kale is to simply saute it in a large skillet with olive oil on medium high heat and then toss in a dash of soya sauce and lemon juice. The flavours go so well together!

    You can learn more about What Goes Well with Kale in our guide.

    We think you'll also love our:

    Butternut Squash Curry with Kale - this is the perfect balance of spicy and creamy

    Kale Apple Salad - a really delicious way to eat raw kale

    Vegan Mushroom Pate (great to serve at parties)

    And our Easy Vegan Mushroom Soup - ready in just 15 minutes!

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    📖 Recipe

    A plate of penne pasta with kale and mushrooms

    Kale & Mushroom Pasta

    by Sophie & Paul
    5 from 6 votes
    A simple and easy but super comforting recipe for vegan mushroom and kale pasta with ginger. Ready in 15 minutes, this is the perfect quick food for a cosy meal.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Makes: 2 servings
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Fusion

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion diced
    • 2.5 cups (200 g) mushrooms sliced
    • 4 cm ginger grated
    • 2 cloves garlic sliced
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1.5 cups (100 g) kale or cavalo nero thick stems removed and roughly chopped
    • 1.5 cups (150 g) pasta or noodles
    • ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, add your pasta and cook according to the package directions, or until al dente.
    • In the meantime, heat up the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onion.
    • Fry for a couple of minutes until the onion is soft and translucent, then add the mushrooms, ginger and garlic, and stir.
    • Add the soy sauce and continue to cook on medium heat until the mushrooms are cooked down and have shrunk in size.
    • Next, stir in the kale and cook for a couple of minutes, or until it has wilted down but still looks fresh and green.
    • Finally, stir in the cooked and drained pasta, and serve with ground black pepper to add to taste.

    Notes

    For gluten free: Use gluten free pasta or noodles and gluten free tamari instead of soy sauce.
    For variation ideas, see the post.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4995IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg

    This information is calculated per serving and is an estimate only.

    Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment to let us know! Share a photo and tag @veganonboard - we love to see what you make!

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    Comments

    1. Helen says

      January 02, 2022 at 7:36 am

      Thanks for this recipe, easy, quick and tasty. Great way to use leftovers, as always have mushrooms and greens, used tenderstem broccoli. Lovely to have a pasta recipe that is different. First recipe we've tried from your site will definitely be trying a lot more.

      Reply
      • Sophie and Paul says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:25 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Helen. We're really happy you enjoyed this easy recipe! You might also like to try our Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce which goes great with pasta too. Happy cooking 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lynne says

      July 06, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Excellent and easy to make dish one of our family’s favourite 😍

      Reply
      • Sophie and Paul says

        July 08, 2021 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Lynne! so glad you found our recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jamie says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      Made it last night with Banza chickpea pasta--very tasty!
      I'll try this again with other stuff (like broccoli or asparagus).

      Reply
      • Sophie and Paul says

        February 16, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it Jamie! Great idea to use chickpea pasta. And yes, it will work great with other green veggies too. Happy cooking, Sophie and Paul

        Reply
    4. CHP says

      January 30, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hey guys, how are you? Hopefully safe and sound. New year, new hopes, new dreams.
      Thanks for the recipe. We love pasta. We love mushrooms. We love kale. We love ginger. So this is made for us! So healthy!
      Looking forward for more exciting stuff from you!
      http://www.canthumanproperly.com

      Reply

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