Quick & Easy Eats: Sausage Pasta

Pasta is typically pretty easy to make (and quick) but as a vegan you can struggle to get protein into your pasta dish. With this recipe, you'll get over 20g of protein per serving! You can experiment with different add-ins for your sauce too. This is a great option for meal prep!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2-4 people

What You'll Need

• 1 16oz pack of pasta noodles

• 1 pack of vegan sausage links (I use Field Roast's Italian Garlic & Fennel Sausage)

• 1 15oz can of tomato sauce

• 1 tablespoon of ground garlic

• 1 tablespoon of onion powder

• 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning (I use Great Value's Italian Seasoning)

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare a large skillet with canola oil.

2. Cook pasta according to instructions but prep your pasta water first so your pasta is done at the same time as your sauce.

3. Chop 1-2 sausage links (depending on your preferred serving size) and add them to your skillet. Cook until brown (do not burn them!).

4. Add in your tomato sauce.

5. Add in all of your spices, and stir everything together.

6. Simmer for 5 minutes or until your sauce is to your preferred thickness.

7. Combine with your pasta, top with parsley or vegan parmesan cheese (optional).

8. Serve immediately.

9. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Tips!

1. You can double this recipe to make lunch/dinner for the week.

2. You can cook the sauce separately from the sausage and just add the sausage on top afterwards.