Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Vegan Sausage

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

16 oz (454 g) Calamarata Pasta or other short shape
3 (100 g) Vegan Sausage Links chopped
1 1/2 pints of Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
1 small Onion chopped
4 cloves Garlic crushed or minced
6-8 Basil leaves chiffonaded or sliced thinly (reserve some for garnish)
pinch Red Chili Flakes
2 tsp (10 ml) Balsamic Vinegar
1 1/2 (22.5 ml) Tbsp Avocado Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 – 1 cup Pasta Water reserved

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Cook the Pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 -1 cup of the Pasta water.

2. While your Pasta is cooking, in a large Sauté pan, cook the Sausage on med-high heat. Cook just until browned then remove from pan and set aside

3. Lower the heat to med , add the Oil to the pan and sauté the Onion until translucent. About 4 minutes.

4. Add in the Tomatoes and cook until they begin to blister or break open. About 6-8 minutes. You can gently help them along by pressing down with a wooden spoon/spatula. It’s also ok to leave some intact.

5. Add in the Garlic and Chili Flakes and continue cooking until fragrant about 2 minutes.

6. Return the cooked Sausage to the pan along with the chopped Basil and Balsamic Vinegar. Lower the heat to med-low and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.

7. Add the cooked Pasta to the pan and mix well. Add the pasta water 1/2 cup at a time to loosen up the sauce. Heat through and serve with Vegan Parmesan