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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with penne pasta tossed with browned mushrooms and red bell pepper strips in a glossy, herb-speckled sauce, garnished with chopped parsley on a dark wooden table.

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Vegan Mushroom Pepper Pasta

35 min | easy

Cozy, garlicky vegan mushroom pepper pasta loaded with tender penne, smoky spices, and deeply browned mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed date night at home.

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