Creamy cashew-matcha pasta with mushrooms

Q: Can you taste the matcha strongly?

No - the HEALTHBAR Matcha gives the sauce a fine, nutty depth without being bitter. It harmonizes perfectly with cashews and mushrooms.

Umami meets green 💚🍝

This vegan pasta is creamy, savory, and surprisingly green. A cashew cream sauce with delicate matcha and sautéed mushrooms combines with your favorite pasta to create a unique comfort food – quick to make, mildly nutty, and truly satisfying.

We know creamy pasta with cashews - but here it gets a nice upgrade with a touch of HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha. The gentle, slightly tart green tea note gives the sauce depth without being overpowering. In combination with fried mushrooms and onions, you get a real soul food for everyone who likes it hearty and yet special.

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🔍 The recipe at a glance

Feature	Details
Dish	Pasta, main course, sauce
Category	Vegan, Matcha, Savory, One-Pot
Cuisine	Fusion (Italian-Japanese inspired)
Prep time	about 15 minutes
Bake time	-
Total time	about 30 minutes
Servings	2-3 servings
Level	Medium
Calories	approx. 510 kcal per serving

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✨ Ingredients for 2-3 servings

150g cashew nuts
1 onion
some oil
150g mushrooms
1 pinch of salt
200ml oat milk
2 tsp yeast flakes
Juice of ½ lemon
1 pinch garlic powder
1 heaped tsp HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha – to the product
2-3 portions of pasta of your choice

🧑‍🍳 Here's how – step by step

1. Soak cashews Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Then drain and rinse well.

2. Mix the sauce Cashews along with oat milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha Put in the blender. Puree until you get a smooth, creamy sauce.

3. Cook pasta Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Save some of the cooking water when draining - you'll need it for the sauce.

4. Fry onion & mushrooms Finely dice the onion and fry it in a little oil until translucent. Cut the mushrooms into slices and fry until they are nicely browned.

5. Unite everything Add cashew matcha sauce and some of the pasta water to the pan. Stir well, fold in the pasta and serve hot.

💡 Tips & Tricks

The sauce is also easy to prepare and lasts 2-3 days in the fridge.
Instead of mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms or chanterelles also taste great.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts or fresh parsley for extra crunch and freshness.

Can you taste the matcha strongly?

No – that one HEALTHBAR Matcha gives the sauce a fine, nutty depth without being bitter. It harmonizes perfectly with cashews and mushrooms.

Which pasta goes best with it?

Fusilli, penne or linguine work great – the main thing is that they absorb the sauce well.

Can I make the sauce in advance?

Clear! It will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Before serving, warm it up briefly and add a little oat milk if necessary.

Is there an alternative to nutritional yeast?

You can leave it out or replace it with 1 teaspoon of white almond butter or some light miso paste - this also adds a savory touch.

Can I use spinach instead of matcha?

For the color, yes, but the special note is missing in terms of taste. Our HEALTHBAR Matcha Brings depth and elegance that spinach does not offer.

📊 Nutritional values per serving (approx.)

Nutritional value	Amount per serving
calories	510 kcal
Fat	22 g
carbohydrates	56 g
protein	15 g

Vegan
Gluten free

when using gluten-free flour
Perfect for conscious moments

Our Organic Ceremonial Matcha It not only provides a rich green color, but also a natural upgrade and is incredibly delicious. Mild in taste, completely without bitterness.