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Vegan Penne Pasta

Enjoy the fresh, delicious flavors in this vegan penne pasta recipe and you'll be singing "Dinner's Ready" in less than 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 14 oz Vegan Italian sausage* cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 14 oz can stewed tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese shreds optional

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, add the oil and cook the onions and red bell pepper over medium heat, until both are tender.
  • Add the sliced vegan sausage, followed by the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Stir to combine and cook until heated through.
  • Drain pasta and pour into skillet, stirring until the pasta is coated.
  • Sprinkle the top of the pasta with vegan cheese shreds.

Notes

*We have two favorite brands of vegan Italian Sausage: Tofurkey and Field Roast.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3.6mg