Sausage and Greens Pasta

Sausage and Greens Pasta

This hearty vegan pasta dish combines savory vegan sausage with vibrant greens in a rich, herb-infused marinara sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this recipe elevates simple ingredients into a gourmet-style meal in just fifteen minutes.

2 servings
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#meaty#hearty#quick meal#high-protein#italian-inspired

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni (6 oz) until al dente according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Crumble vegan sausages (2) and brown in a saute pan over medium-high heat with olive oil (1 tsp).

  3. 3

    Stir marinara sauce (2 cup), tomato paste (1 tbsp), dried oregano (0.5 tsp), red pepper flakes (0.5 tsp), and nutritional yeast (1.5 tbsp) into a bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss baby spinach (4 handful) into the pan with the sausage and cook until just wilted.

  5. 5

    Add the marinara sauce mixture and the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing for a minute until well coated.

  6. 6

    Garnish with extra red pepper flakes and fresh basil (1 handful) before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

619
kcal
33
Protein (g)
88
Carbs (g)
15
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9 g
Fiber 12 g
Sugars 13 g

Micronutrients

iron
7mg
78% DV
sodium
1124mg
98% DV
calcium
126mg
20% DV
potassium
1465mg
62% DV
vitamin a
351mcg
78% DV
vitamin c
36mg
80% DV
vitamin k
400mcg
667% DV