Italian Style Vegan Sausage & Peppers
Hearty Italian-style vegan sausage and peppers simmered in a rich tomato sauce with sweet bell peppers and onions. An easy, flavorful plant-based dinner perfect for pasta, polenta, or sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 oz Vegan Italian-style Sausage cut into ½-inch slices, see notes
- 1 yellow onion peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 4 bell peppers seeded and cut into strips
- ¼ cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay, optional
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh basil to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- red pepper flakes to taste
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For Serving
- cooked pasta, grains, or polenta optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat just enough of the oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet, reserving the rest. Add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until all sides are golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and peppers and sauté until all are soft and golden.
- Stir in the optional wine, pureed tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir the reserved vegan sausage into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once, spooning some of the sausage and peppers mixture over individual servings of pasta, grains, or polenta, or on its own if you prefer.
Notes
You can use any brand of vegan sausage you prefer here. I have made this recipe with Field Roast, Tofurkey, and Beyond sausages. All work well.
I served this vegan sausage over top of cooked farro. You may also choose to serve it over rice, pasta, or polenta.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 37gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 1507mgPotassium: 2379mgFiber: 23gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 8364IUVitamin C: 354mgCalcium: 438mgIron: 12mg
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