Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy spicy vegan sausage tossed with pasta, herbs, and kale for a fast, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Components

01 - 300 g dried pasta
02 - 75 g kale, stems removed, roughly shredded
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 6 spicy plant-based sausages, sliced

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

05 - 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
06 - 2 large garlic cloves, minced
07 - 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram
12 - 0.5 teaspoon dried sage

→ Sauce and Garnishes

13 - 300 ml tomato sauce (passata)
14 - 250 ml vegetable stock
15 - 200 ml plant-based cream
16 - 30 g plant-based Parmesan, grated
17 - 6-8 fresh basil leaves
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add shredded kale. Reserve 250–500 ml of pasta water, then drain pasta and kale in a colander.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add sliced plant-based sausages and cook for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crispy to your preference.
03 - Stir in chopped shallot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Add dried oregano, basil, rosemary, marjoram, and sage. Stir in the tomato sauce and vegetable stock. Combine well and bring to a simmer.
05 - Lower the heat. Pour in the plant-based cream and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add cooked pasta and kale, tossing to combine. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
06 - Fold in grated plant-based Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For extra heat, increase the amount of red chili flakes to taste.
02 - Use gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary needs.
03 - Reserve enough pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency for a silky finish.

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