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Vegan Sausage Fennel Pasta

This vegan sausage fennel pasta is packed with flavor and super simple to make - perfect for a quick, healthy meal you'll want to make again and again.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 651kcal
Author Sina

Equipment

  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 kitchen knife
  • 2 pots
  • 1 colander

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 vegan chorizo sausages, cut into slices
  • 1 fennel, cut into strips
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped, to sprinkle
  • 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  • Cut the fennel into strips. Thinly slice the fennel stalks.
  • Finely chop the red onion and the garlic.
  • Cut the vegan chorizo sausages into slices.
  • Sauté the red onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the spices and tomato paste and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir often.
  • Then add the fennel and the vegan sausage and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir often.
  • Next add the diced tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  • Serve warm and sprinkle it with freshly chopped parsley and vegan Parmesan (optional).

Notes

  • Use whole wheat penne to make this dish even healthier.
  • And you could easily make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta. 
  • If you're not a fan of meat substitutes, you could also leave out the vegan sausages or replace them with tofu or tempeh.
  • Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, the fennel pasta will last 3-4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1076IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 8mg