Author: Before I went vegan, a spicy sausage tomato-based pasta was one of my absolute favourite dishes. So, when I made my Vegan Italian Seitan Sausage recipe, I knew just what to do with it! This Vegan Spicy Sausage Pasta is everything I ever wanted and more. Thick slices of homemade or store-bought vegan sausage tossed in a spicy tomato sauce with your favourite pasta. It's hearty, comforting, and so easy to make!
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Cathy Commented: "Fantastic recipe! Loved it! Used Rau's marinara sauce, added onion and fresh garlic. The red pepper flakes were and added bonus"
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Andrea Commented: "I used beyond meats spicy Italian sausage and it was fast and easy but tasted great!"
If you're using store-bought vegan sausages (or have homemade sausages ready to go), this dish is super quick to prepare, making it a wonderful weeknight meal. I use a jar of store-bought tomato pasta sauce but amp it up with sautéed onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes to make it taste extra delicious!
I love using my homemade Vegan Italian Seitan Sausages in this recipe, but store-bought vegan Italian sausages work wonderfully too! Use whichever you prefer. Mild or spicy sausages are both delicious here, and you can easily adjust the heat by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
How to make Vegan Spicy Sausage Pasta:
If using store-bought vegan sausages, check the package directions for any required cooking instructions. Slice the prepared sausages diagonally into thick slices. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the sliced sausages and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes until the onions start to turn translucent. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and continue to cook for another minute until the onion begins to brown.
*If you prefer a non-spicy pasta you can omit or reduce the crushed red pepper flakes.
Add the tomato sauce and heat through.
*I love adding freshly sautéed onions and garlic to a store-bought sauce to enhance the flavours and make it taste homemade. If you made your tomato sauce from scratch you can choose to omit the extra onions and garlic if you wish.
Once the sauce is hot, add the pasta and sausage slices to the sauce and toss well to coat. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmegan if desired.
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
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Vegan Spicy Sausage Pasta
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Ingredients
- 16 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
- 3 prepared vegan Italian sausages, homemade or store-bought (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (reduce or omit if preferred)
- 1 (23 oz) jar jar tomato pasta sauce, (or 2 ¾ cups homemade)
- Vegan parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to package directions.
- Slice the prepared vegan sausages diagonally into thick slices. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the sliced sausages and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes until the onions start to turn translucent. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and continue to cook for another minute until the onion begins to brown.
- Add the tomato sauce and heat through.*I love adding freshly sautéed onions and garlic to a store-bought sauce to enhance the flavours and make it taste homemade. If you made your tomato sauce from scratch you can choose to omit the extra onions and garlic if you wish.
- Once the sauce is hot, add the pasta and sausage slices to the sauce and toss well to coat. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmegan if desired.
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Trina says
I made this tonight. It was amazing! I have a bad sensitivity to gluten so I used Lightlife gluten free Spicy Italian Sausage. Added Kale from the garden. Thank you
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed 🙂
Cathy says
Fantastic recipe! Loved it! Used Rau’s marinara sauce, added onion and fresh garlic. The red pepper flakes were and added bonus!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds delicious, Cathy! 😊 So thrilled you loved it!
Richard Makin says
Dude, this looks OBSCENELY good! My husband just saw this on the screen over my shoulder and got excited that this might be dinner! AHHA
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! Amazing!! I hope you both enjoy it if you give it a try 🙂
Andrea says
I used beyond meats spicy Italian sausage and it was fast and easy but tasted great! Thank you
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed, Andrea 🙂