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Creamy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach
Creamy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach is made with Italian vegan sausage, uncooked short cut pasta, and baby spinach.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 5
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
uncooked short cut pasta
In the method: Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Italian vegan sausage, sliced or chopped (I used Field Roast brand)
In the method: Cook the sliced or chopped vegan sausage, onion, garlic and red pepper chili flakes for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the sausage is browned.
medium sweet onion, chopped small
In the method: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 5. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces uncooked short cut pastaIngredient note
Source: 1 package (13 ounces) Italian vegan sausage, sliced or chopped (I used Field Roast brand)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped smallIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic, mincedIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakesIngredient note
Source: 13.5 ounce can coconut milk, light or full fatIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup waterIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon salt, or to tasteIngredient note
Source: 5 ounces baby spinachIngredient note
Source: 3/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese (I used Violife brand)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately and enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook the sliced or chopped vegan sausage, onion, garlic and red pepper chili flakes for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the sausage is browned.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 5. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
May substitute baby kale for the spinach, if desired. You could also use my tempeh sausage from this pizza recipe , for a homemade sausage option. For a lighter pasta, use light coconut milk. For a richer version, use full fat. For a coconut free option, substitute soy/cashew or even oat milk creamer that is unsweetened/unflavored.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: noracooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
