Pepper “Sausage” Pasta with Arugula

Name: Pepper “Sausage” Pasta with Arugula
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound of elbow pasta; 1 yellow bell pepper diced; 1 red bell pepper diced; 1 orange bell pepper diced; 1 large red onion diced; 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved or quartered; 12 oz plant-based Italian sausage sliced; 1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan, plus more for serving; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 5oz Baby Arugula

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

A classic combination of peppers and sausage, this quick and easy meal is a weeknight win. Try with vegan sausage or, skip the soy and try Barilla Protein+ Elbow Pasta instead (pictured).

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:09:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories555.2 kcal (28%)

Total Fat22.3 g (32%)

Carbs66.6 g (26%)

Sugars5.8 g (6%)

Protein21.9 g (44%)

Sodium630.7 mg (32%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 poundelbow pasta

1 pintgrape tomatoes

or cherry, halved or quartered

12 ozitalian sausage

plant - based, sliced

½ cupVegan Parmesan

plus more for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, return to pot, drizzle with olive oil, and set aside with the lid on to keep the noodles warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes more.

Step 3

While the peppers and onions cook, heat olive oil in a separate pan (cast iron if you have one) on med-high. Add sliced vegan sausage and sauté about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Once the tomatoes are warmed through, add the pasta to the pepper mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of olive oil. Remove from heat and stir in the arugula until slightly wilted. Add the vegan Parmesan, toss gently, and serve with sausage and additional Parmesan if desired.