V’s Plant Based Sausage & Pasta

Plant based meats are becoming more popular, more accessible, and more delicious than ever! I was recently at Sprouts and decided to pick up the plant based Italian Sausage by LightLife foods and it was amazing! I have since tried their ground beef to make meatballs and they were a hit with my family! Here is my recipe for pasta and plant based sausage that will surely become a fan favorite!

*Serves 5

Ingredients

• 1 lb of dried pasta
• 14oz package of LightLife Plant Based Italian Sausage
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 tbs of minced garlic
• 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 8oz can of tomato paste
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano

Instructions

1. Heat 6 qts of water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Add some salt and then add dried pasta.
3. Cook according to directions and et aside.
4. In a large deep pan, heat 1-2 tbs of EVOO over medium/high heat.
5. Cut up sausage into 1/2 inch chunks and cook until browned.
6. Remove from pan and set onto a plate.
7. Add 1-2tbs of EVOO to the same pan and add onion and garlic.
8. Cook until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant about 2-3 min.
9. Lower heat to low/medium and add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan and mix well until it is lightly boiling.
10. Add sausage to sauce and mix well.
11. Season with some salt, pepper, a dash of dried basil, and a dash of dried oregano.
12. Simmer over low heat for about 10 min.
13. Plate the pasta and serve sauce sauce on top. You can top with parmesan or Romano cheese if you like! Enjoy!

BY: VIRGINIA OLIVIERI