A simple and humble pasta dish made with roasted mushrooms and a tomato basil butter sauce. Ladel this delicious sauce over fresh linguine pasta for a wonderful meal that’s sure to impress.
This delicious linguine with roasted mushrooms is a recipe from the cookbook and restaurant Crossroads. It’s completely vegan and utterly delicious. So let’s get the low down..
The Sauce
The tomato marinara sauce has so much flavor and is made with simple ingredients. If you’re short on time then you can use store bought but let me tell you it’s so worth making it from scratch and does make a noticeable difference to the end result.
Ingredients
- San Marzano Canned Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Carrot
- Onion
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Basil
- Vegan Butter
What Makes These Roasted Mushroom Extra Delicious
The mushrooms are roasted in a tray with shallots and a balsamic reduction. The mushrooms soak up all the delicious flavors from the balsamic which again is so worth going to the effort of making.
The roasted mushrooms are what makes this dish for me, they taste so delicious that they could be eaten just as they are or on some toast as an appetizer.
Try using the mushrooms in other dishes from other pasta dishes to salads, tacos and fajitas, so delicious!
More About The Chef
Chef Tal Ronnen stands for exactly this philosophy and he has reinvented the way plant-based vegan food is prepared and perceived. Not only is he the founder of the Kite Hill line of vegan cheeses and products (one of my favorite staples being his new line of Almond Milk based Yogurts), he is also the owner of the Los Angeles restaurant Crossroads, where he has created a Mediterranean plant-based cuisine that appeals to the general population and all types of palates.
Instead of finding things like tofu, seitan, or meat substitutes in his dishes, he’s able to use other plant-based ingredients such as vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts and transform them into unique flavors and textures with his unique style of cooking and his desire to really showcase what vegan dining is all about.
Recipe Excerpted from Crossroads by Tal Ronnen with Scot Jones (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2015. Photographs by Lisa Romerein.
With his new cookbook, CROSSROADS – Extraordinary Recipes from the Restaurant That Is Reinventing Vegan Cuisine, Chef Tal Ronnen (with Scot Jones & Serafina Magnussen) takes “vegan” out of the equation and brings you great tasting satisfying Mediterranean dishes.
You’ll discover unique flavor combinations and new ways to cook some of your favorite vegetables. His book will inspire and guide the chef in you to start creating something exceptional in the kitchen.
Not only does each recipe title jump out at you, but each page is filled with gorgeous mouthwatering photographs! Although the recipes in his cookbook are not necessarily meant to be easy or quick using minimal ingredients, they are also not overwhelming and can easily be used for casual weeknight dinners or special dinner parties.
From Snacks & Spreads, Salads, Flatbreads, and Small Plates, to Soups, Pasta, Dessert, and Cocktails….Tal Ronnen’s CROSSROADS covers it all.
Grilled Garden Vegetable Lasagna with Puttanesca Sauce at Crossroads by Chef Tal Ronnen, Executive Chef Scot Jones & Executive Pastry Chef Serafina Magnussen. Recipe Excerpted from Crossroads by Tal Ronnen with Scot Jones (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2015. Photographs by Lisa Romerein.
The book starts with Snacks such as Harissa Potato Chips and Warm Kale and Artichoke Dip. The Salad section is beyond amazing, with unique combinations such as Peach Salad w/Balsamic-Glazed Cipollini Onions, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Mint Vinaigrette.
The middle sections are filled with recipes such as Roasted Mushroom Flatbread with Spicy Tomato-Pepper Jam & Caramelized Onions, French Lentil Soup with Crispy Kale, and Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn & Porcini Mushroom-Bordelaise Sauce.
The Pasta section is filled with my favorites, and even includes a section on how to make and freeze your own fresh pasta. From Cannoli with Candied Kalamata Olives to a Summer Berry Galette, Dessert was definitely not overlooked in this cookbook.
If you enjoy cooking and are looking for some inspiration or new delicious flavor profiles and ways to enhance your everyday meals, Tal Ronnen has developed more than 100 recipes in this cookbook that covers it all.
The dishes are meant to really satisfy the palate and get you excited about cooking vegan while achieving the flavors you crave. It’s one of the most beautiful cookbooks I’ve ever come across. You can purchase your very own copy of CROSSROADS here.
More Delicious Pasta Recipes You Might Like;
- Quick and Easy Italian Pasta Salad
- Pasta Salad with Grilled Italian Sausage, Peppers & Mushrooms (vegan)
- Pasta Primavera
- Creamy Carrot Tomato Vegan Pasta Sauce
Linguine with Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms and Tomato-Basil Butter Sauce from ‘Crossroads’, Review + Giveaway
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound linguine pasta , store-bought dry eggless
- 2 pounds mixed mushrooms , such as cremini and shiitake, stemmed, wiped of grit, and quartered
- 4 large shallots , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into large slices, plus 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Balsamic Reduction , recipe below
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- cooking spray , non-stick
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter , 1/2 stick Earth Balance cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 4 cups Scoty’s Marinara Sauce , recipe below or store-bought sauce
- 8 large fresh basil leaves , cut into chiffonade
For the Balsamic Reduction:
- ½ cup agave nectar
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 shallot , halved
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For Scoty's Marinara Sauce (if not using store-bought sauce):
- 56 ounces can whole tomatoes , two 28 oz cans (preferably San Marzano)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 carrot , finely grated (about ½ cup)
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 4 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter , Earth Balance butter stick
INSTRUCTIONS
To Prepare the Balsamic Reduction:
- Heat the agave in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it thins out and is warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and shallot and gently simmer, swirling the pan a few times, until the sauce has reduced and thickened to the consistency of maple syrup and coats the back of a spoon, about 50 minutes.
- Remove the shallot and add a good pinch each of salt and pepper. The reduction can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 months.
To Prepare Scoty's Marinara Sauce:
- Working in batches, put the tomatoes, along with their juice, in a food processor or blender and puree just until semi-smooth; you want a little bit of chunky texture.
- Put a medium pot over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and carrot, season with salt, black pepper, and the red pepper flakes, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the pureed tomatoes, stirring to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens, about 45 minutes. Season the sauce with more salt and black pepper, to taste. Remove from the heat, stir in the baking soda, making sure it dissolves, and add the basil and butter substitute.
- Once cooled, the sauce can be refrigerated covered for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
To Prepare the Dish:
- To prepare the balsamic mushrooms and shallots for the sauce: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Put the mushrooms and sliced shallots in a mixing bowl and drizzle with the oil. Pour in the balsamic reduction, season with salt, black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of the red pepper flakes, and turn the mushrooms and shallots over so they are well coated. Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and deep brown. Set aside. (The roasted mushrooms and shallots can be prepared a couple of hours in advance, covered, and held at room temperature.)
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Put a large sauté pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of the butter substitute. When it has melted, toss in the minced shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Season with salt, black pepper, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, add the roasted balsamic mushrooms and shallots, and toss until well coated. Pour in the sherry and cook for 30 seconds to evaporate some of the alcohol. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta, give it a couple of good stirs with a wooden spoon, and cook until tender yet firm. Drain the pasta well, reserving ¼ cup of the starchy cooking water to use in the sauce if necessary.
- Add the linguine to the sauce, tossing with tongs to coat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter substitute and the basil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to distribute evenly. If the sauce gets too thick, thin it with enough of the reserved pasta water so the linguine is thoroughly coated.
- Divide the linguine among plates or transfer to a bowl. Serve immediately.
Rashmi
This is a lovely giveaway although I wish it was open world wide 🙁
Your pasta dish looks so delicious…YUM
anjali
Thanks Rashmi! I wish you guys could enter it as well =) Hopefully I’ll have another soon that will apply to you guys =)
Reshana
This pasta dish looks absolutely amazing Anjali xx I love it!!!
anjali
Thanks Reshana!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Looks delicious! I think I’m craving some nice tomato saucy pasta today!
anjali
Thanks Rebecca! That sounds awesome…me too actually today! Using all my home-grown tomatoes! Good luck with the giveaway!
Mary
Pasta and roasted vegetables! So I’m excited to try this dish!!
anjali
Thanks Mary! You can never go wrong with pasta and roasted veggies…although this dish really takes it up a notch with the balsamic reduction and the marinara (which I highly recommend making from the recipe). You’ll love it! Good luck!
Ashley Mauceri
I love making tacos! So many options. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
anjali
AH! Tacos…yes, those are a favorite and you never even need the dairy!! No problem, good luck with the giveaway!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
This looks incredible and this book sounds incredible! All the dishes you mentioned sound like the sort of restaurant food I would never think to make at home, but why not!? I love it when restaurants or bakeries are not obviously vegan too. Much better to make the focus just GOOD food, it makes vegan seem much more mainstream. I’ve definitely heard of Crossroads but I had no idea it was by the same guy behind Kite Hill. Wow he is a vegan food superstar!
anjali
It’s exactly that Natalie! Resturant food brought to your kitchen, showcasing ways to use plant-based ingredients to bring unique favors! The cookbook is gorgeous, and filled with so many mouthwatering recipes! And yes…I mean I’m definitely all about showcasing vegan food, but at the same time, I think it’s important for people to realize first that the food is GOOD and second that it’s vegan…it’ll go a long ways in making people realize that they don’t need the meat or dairy. And yes…Chef Tal Ronnen definitely is a superstar =) I just went to whole foods today and emptied their shelves of his kite hill almond milk based yogurt! It’s awesome and my kids love it ha.
Parinda Gandhi
I love your recipes! we are also vegetarians, leaning towards vegan often. Your blog gives me many ideas to keep dinner exciting!
anjali
Thank you for following!! Good luck on the giveaway!
Alyssa
I’ve recently come to appreciate the deliciousness of simply prepared pasta! This look like it will hit the mark!
anjali
It really does Alyssa!! You’ll love it! Any fresh pasta w/roasted veggies is a win for me. Good luck!
Igor @ Cooking The Globe
This pasta looks fantastic. Bookmarking to make it next week. Thanks!
anjali
You’ll love it…it’s delicious! Let me know how it turns out!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
Isn’t balsamic roasted anything just amazing?! Balsamic vinegar is one ingredient that I wouldn’t want to live without.
anjali
I can’t agree more!!
Cookilicious
Pasta is my weakness..Love your recipe..the pics are super tempting. Sending over some love while I am drooling 🙂
anjali
Thank you!! Pasta is one of my weaknesses also…especially if it involves roasted mushrooms =)
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I could dive right in to this pasta – and love the extra balsamic flavour added in.
anjali
Balsamic reduction is one of my favorite things to make and use…works perfectly in this recipe!
Aish Padihari
I’m stopping at the grocery store today, on my way back home to buy all the ingredients to make this dish. Loved it.
anjali
Awesome!! You’ll LOVE it…let me know how it goes!
Linda @ Veganosity
Great review! I didn’t realize that he was the founder of Kite Hill. I’m obsessed with their cheese and yogurt. It’s the best there is.
anjali
Yes!! I’m in LOVE with their almond milk based yogurts and their new chive cream cheese! so good! not to mention his cookbook is beautiful!
Jenn
Oh, I love Tal Ronnen. He is a genius. The pic on the front of that book has be drooling big time. This linguine recipe sounds delicious too! I love anything with balsamic – I could drink the stuff! I need this book!
anjali
You really do need this book…it’s seriously one of the most gorgeous inspiring books I’ve ever picked up and flipped through, especially if you love cooking =) Good luck with the giveaway!
Tina
Crossroads was one of my favorite recent dining experiences in LA. Cookbook looks awesome!
anjali
I seriously thought of you when I first received this cookbook…I think you’d love it, even just to have around! It’s awesome!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
That restaurant sounds awesome and I love that it’s not known for its ‘vegan’ or ‘plant-based’ dishes, but rather just GOOD food. That’s how it should be. People all too often hear the word ‘vegan’ and are instantly put off. I have no idea why as at the end of the day it’s just food, and like any food, done right it’s delicious.
The linguine looks fabulous and the book sounds awesome. I’m off to enter your giveaway!
anjali
Well said! I couldn’t agree with you more. Good luck on the giveaway!
Steph
I love making my own cheese less pesto
anjali
Ahh…pesto…such a wonderful thing to have around! I love using it on so many dishes! And it’s honestly the first thing I made vegan when I first switched my diet…didn’t miss the dairy at all!
southernpurplevegan
First off I wish I saw this recipes before I want grocery shopping it would have been perfect for dinner. I love Chef Tal way of thinking when it comes to “Good” food, if I lived anywhere close to California I would stop by that restaurant to try a couple dishes. Mainly for a good lentil soup or even a simple hummus dish would be good which are also my favorite dishes since I became vegan.
anjali
Hopefully you get a chance to try out this recipe next time you’re grocery shopping…it’s delicious! And his book is amazing!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Nothing better than a great pasta dish! I actually use a balsamic reduction in one of my pasta blog recipes too, and it’s so good! We are so lucky to have such great food around!
anjali
So lucky! I met a lot of people who live outside the US in a few other states that don’t have as much awareness towards the vegan diet, good restaurant options, or even products that make it to their local stores. Really fortunate to be living in CA and having a vegan lifestyle.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
sounds like a great place..and the recipe — so hearty and flavorful!!!
anjali
Thanks Dixya!
jacquie
just back from the farmers market with a good haul of seasonally veggies so i’m thinking a simple sauté of them with a nice hunk of organic bread with nut butter sounds great
anjali
Roasted veggies are always a WIN in my house! good luck!
Corrine
I love hearty soups with lots of vegetables.
anjali
ah! YES..one of my favorties is a clean out the fridge soup with veggies in my pressure cooker! good luck!
Lydia Claire
My favorite to make is Taco Salad! Easy, filling and flavorful.
anjali
Love taco salads, especially with a nut-based crumble! good luck!
Carolsue
My favorite is the vegan buddha bowl
anjali
Need to try that one! Good luck!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
CONGRATS to Devi K. for winning this giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone that participated!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
ooo! I just bought some handmade linguine– this sounds incredible! I keep meaning to try a balsamic reduction!
anjali
Balsamic reduction is one of my favorite things to have on hand! That sweet vinegar taste. Goes so well in pasta…this dish is one of my favs! and homemade linguine??? I keep meaning to try making my own homemade pasta!
P.desai
With Balsamic pasta test good plus roasted mushrooms. Yummy.