What vegetarian sausage should I use for this recipe?

We like to use the Spicy Italian Beyond Sausage for this veggie sausage pasta recipe. You can try other vegetarian sausages if you like. Use some kind of vegetarian Italian sausage for a similar flavor.

What is vegetarian sausage made from?

Pea protein is what gives the Beyond Sausages protein and substance. In general, vegetarian sausage can be made from a variety of plant-based ingredients, such as grains, vegetables, legumes, and soy products. Some common ingredients used in vegetarian sausage include textured vegetable protein (TVP), seitan , tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils, quinoa, and mushrooms. Some vegetarian sausages also contain egg or dairy products, so check the ingredient list if you're looking for a fully vegan option.

Is this recipe suitable for vegans?

This recipe can easily be made as a vegan dish. The only dairy product we used is Parmesan cheese, which we pass at the table as an optional topping. You can either skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese product to make this vegan. The Beyond Sausage products are suitable for vegans; if you use a different sausage, choose one that is vegan if you want to make this dish suitable for vegans.

What other vegetables can I add to this recipe?

A variety of vegetables can be added to this recipe. For instance, you can use different types of greens such as arugula or chard instead of the spinach. You can also vary the color of bell peppers you use. A cup of peas or other cooked vegetables could also be stirred in at the end.

What wine goes with veggie sausage pasta?

We have enjoyed this recipe with a full bodied rosé and a good Cabernet Franc.

Vegetarian Sausage Pasta

Name: Vegetarian Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 spicy Italian Beyond Sausages (10 to 11 ozs total) or similar; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 6 olives, sliced; 12 ozs ziti; handful of spinach or other greens; 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional); grated Parmesan cheese to pass at table (use vegan version to make the dish vegan)

Vegetarian Sausage Pasta

ziti tossed with a veggie pasta sauce with greens, served on a gray plate.

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Vegetarian Sausage Pasta uses spicy Italian Beyond Sausage to provide robust sausage flavor without meat. The Beyond Sausage cooks along with onions, pepper, tomatoes and more for a flavorful and healthy Italian dish.

Author: Cooking Chat
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: main
Method: stove top
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 spicy Italian Beyond Sausages (10 to 11 ozs total) or similar
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
6 olives, sliced
12 ozs ziti
handful of spinach or other greens
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
grated Parmesan cheese to pass at table (use vegan version to make the dish vegan)

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the Beyond Sausages and brown the outside, turning occasionally. Remove when the sausage has browned, about 5 minutes. Set the sausage aside to cool.
Heat the other tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet used to brown the sausage. Add the onion, and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir the bell pepper into the skillet, cook for a few more minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
After adding the pepper to the skillet, start cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions.
Stir the tomatoes into the skillet, along with the basil and oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Slice the browned Beyond Sausage, and stir back into the skillet along with the sliced olives.
Simmer the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes after adding the Beyond Sausage slices, stirring occasionally. It will likely start breaking up in into smaller bits; that is fine. Add the fresh parsley toward the end of simmering, if using.
Drain the pasta after cooked to your liking. Toss the pasta immediately with the Beyond Sausage sauce. Plate and pass cheese at the table for topping. Enjoy!

Notes

We like the Beyond Sausage brand for a vegan sausage option, but you could other brands. We have also made a similar dish with chicken or turkey, if you are a flexitarian looking for healthy sausage pasta recipes.
We label the dish vegetarian sausage pasta as we like to add regular Parmesan cheese. You could make this vegan by using a product such as the Go Veggie plant based cheese.
As mentioned in the instructions, we found the Beyond Sausage breaks into little bits when cooking, particularly when using a package that we had frozen and then thawed for the dish. Though not our intention, this did make for a nice thick sauce.

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