Vegan Creamy Sausage, Tomato & Spinach Pasta Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-12.95 oz package of plant-based sausage (I used: https://fieldroast.com/product/smoked-apple-sage-sausage/ )
• 1-10.58 oz package of vegan feta (I used Trader Joe’s)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 servings of pasta of choice, I used chickpea pasta
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 8-10 oz of fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional: fresh basil, vegan parmesan cheese shreds

METHOD:

• Cook the pasta al dente per package instructions.
• Add olive oil to a large pot with the vegan sausage and let it cook for a couple of minutes on each side, then add the minced garlic & chopped tomatoes & sauté until fragrant.
• Add the vegan feta, spices, tomato sauce & spinach. Stir well until it wilts.
• Drain the pasta, I like to reserve at least 1/2 a cup of the pasta water first to add to add to the sauce & help it stick to the pasta.
• Plate the pasta then the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh basil & vegan parmesan cheese if you would like to. Enjoy!