This Tomato Pasta is easy to make with vegan sausage, diced tomatoes and ready on the table in under 20 minutes. A keeper that the whole family, even pickiest eaters, will enjoy. The beauty of this dish is that I use leftover pasta, saving you a good amount of time. This simple pasta dish recipe is bursting with flavors.
I’m always on team pasta, because for that is really my epitome of comfort food which I always come back to.
Just when I think about my Lemon Pasta, the Asparagus Pasta, my Pasta alla Norma, or my Cold Pasta Salad, my mouth is watering and I want to have them all right now.
Why you need to try this Tomato Basil Pasta
What you get is a timesaver made with leftover pasta. You can use any pasta you like, but I find linguini, fettuccine or spaghetti work best.
Red pepper flakes give this recipe an amazing flavor, because they add a little bit spiciness.
Diced tomatoes and vegan sausage, make a great texture.
To make everything more fun and easier, I’ll share step by step pictures so you see firsthand what the final result should look like.
What you need for this Tomato Pasta recipe
- Pasta
- Diced tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Onions
- Garlic
- Vegan sausage
- Fresh basil
- Red pepper flakes
How to make Tomato Pasta
In a skillet or casserole heat olive oil. When hot, add diced onions and sliced garlic, and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the vegan sausage pieces. Continue frying all for another 2-3 minutes until the sausage begins to brown.
Now is the time to give the diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Finally mix everything with the pre-cooked pasta and fresh basil. Heat on medium for 3 minutes more, then serve on plates or bowls.
Tips and variations
Leftovers of the Tomato Pasta can be stored in the fridge for around 4 days.
For a smoother texture replace diced tomatoes with tomato sauce. But personally I’m really into that chunkier texture.
Use any pasta you like or you have on hand.
For a more creamy texture, you can add vegan cream cheese, sour cream or coconut milk.
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Cheers, Florian.
Tomato Pasta
This Tomato Pasta is easy to make with vegan sausage, diced tomatoes and ready on the table in under 20 minutes. A keeper that the whole family, even pickiest eaters, will enjoy. The beauty of this dish is that I use leftover pasta, saving you a good amount of time. This simple pasta dish recipe is bursting with flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover pasta (use gf, if prefered)
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 8 oz vegan sausage, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet or casserole heat olive oil. When hot, add diced onions and sliced garlic, and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the vegan sausage pieces. Continue frying all for another 2-3 minutes until the sausage begins to brown.
- Now is the time to give the diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Finally mix everything with the pre-cooked pasta and fresh basil. Heat on medium for 3 minutes more, then serve on plates or bowls.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1129mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 16gSugar: 7gProtein: 11g