Best Plant Based Italian Sausage Pasta Recipes

PLANT-BASED ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook until browned, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet; cook, stirring, over medium heat until softened, 5 minutes. Carefully add wine to skillet. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and red pepper. Return sausage to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Serve pasta topped with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

8-INGREDIENT VEGAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package
• Remove casing from sausages, if necessary
• Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
• Add crumbled sausage and begin to brown. Continue to break up into smaller pieces as it cooks
• Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes
• Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices from can) and white wine. Simmer for about 8 minutes, or until most of the alcohol has evaporated
• Blend cashews with water in high-speed blender until creamy and add to sauce. Stir to combine. Note: 1 cup dairy-free whipping cream will work instead of cashew cream
• Remove from heat, add vegan parmesan, and stir. Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Pour over noodles and enjoy!