Looking for a plant-based Pasta And Sun Dried Tomatoes recipe? Pasta dishes are beloved for their simplicity and versatility. When combined with sun-dried tomatoes, a delightful burst of tangy sweetness is introduced to the dish. Sun-dried tomatoes are a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, known for their concentrated flavor and nutritional benefits. Let’s explore how to create a delicious pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes.
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Health Benefits of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes are not only flavorful but also pack a nutritious punch. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and lycopene, which has been linked to numerous health benefits including heart health and cancer prevention.
Recipe Overview
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the key ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- ¼ cup roasted almonds
- 2-3 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (or vegan parm)
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta
- 400g dry spaghetti noodles
- 4 Italian vegan sausages, thawed
Helpful Tools
To prepare this dish efficiently, you’ll need:
- Food processor
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Skillet for cooking sausages
- Cooking utensils
How To Make This Pasta And Sun Dried Tomatoes With Vegan Sausage Recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:
- In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, roasted almonds, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup of olive oil.
- Blend until smooth, adding more oil if needed.
- Add fresh basil and blend again.
Pasta:
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
Slice vegan sausages and cook in a skillet.
Combine cooked pasta, sliced sausages, and sun-dried tomato pesto in the skillet.
Stir until well combined.
Tips & Tricks
- For extra flavor, toast the almonds before blending them into the pesto.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- Customize with your favorite vegan toppings like vegan Parmesan and fresh basil.
FAQs about Pasta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Not in this dish. For the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes are the best.
Yes, feel free to use your favorite pasta shape for this recipe.
Sun-dried tomatoes are great in salads, sandwiches, and as a topping for pizza.
Pasta And Sun Dried Tomatoes With Vegan Sausage
Ingredients
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- ¼ cup roasted almonds
- 2-3 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (or vegan parm)
- 1 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 400g dry spaghetti noodles (or however much you like to cook for 4 servings)
- 4 Italian beyond sausages, thawed (or other vegan Italian sausage)
Toppings
- vegan parmesan cheese
- fresh basil
Instructions
Sun-dried tomato pesto
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted almonds, nooch, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of olive oil into a food processor. Blend until you get a thick but smooth paste.
- Add in the fresh basil, and more olive oil if needed. Blend until combined.
- Serve immediately, or place in a jar and top with a little olive oil to keep it fresh in the fridge. Buon Appetito!
Pasta
- Slice the beyond sausages into ½ inch rounds and cook in a pan on medium heat according to package instructions. For beyond sausage this will take about 10 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package instructions.
- Next, crumble up the sausage gently in the pan into bite sized pieces.
- Once the pasta is almost cooked, save 1 cup of the pasta reserve water.
- Drain the pasta, and add it into the pan with the cooked sausage. Add the sun-dried tomato pesto into the pan, and the pasta reserve water ¼ cup at a time. You may not need to use all the pasta reserve water. I usually use about ¼-⅓ a cup.
- Stir in the pan until all the ingredients are well combined and all noodles are coated in the pesto.
- Serve with a topping of fresh basil, and vegan parm. Buon appetito!
Notes
Nutrition
Conclusion: Pasta And Sun Dried Tomatoes With Vegan Sausage
Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines the comfort of pasta with the intense flavors of sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with Mediterranean flair.
This was sooooo delicious!! The sun dried tomato was amazing!
Thank you so much Kaitlin! It’s one of our favourite vegan pasta dishes too!
Very nice flavours and used a different vegan sausage brand but was very nice. My meat eating husband also enjoyed this dish.
yay!! It’s always a bin win when a meat eater enjoys a vegan recipe! THank you so much 🙂