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    Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta with Broccoli

    Dec 8, 2022 by Faith VanderMolen

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    When you want a flavorful, well-balanced meal without much work, whip up this 8 ingredient Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta with Broccoli recipe. It's easy to make and and family-friendly!

    vegan sausage pesto pasta with broccoli piled high in a bowl
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    No joke, we've been enjoying this vegan sausage pesto pasta recipe once a week for the past month.

    I admit, though, that we're a big pasta-loving family, whether it's this One-Pot Creamy Marinara Pasta or this Easy Vegan Baked Ziti.

    But this pesto pasta with sausage and broccoli has quickly become our favorite.

    • It's packed with flavor;
    • It's well balanced with whole grains, veggies and protein;
    • The whole family loves it;
    • ...AND it's super easy to prepare!

    Let me show you how to make it!

    Ingredients for Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta

    classic vegan pesto in a mason jar

    This recipe requires only 8 ingredients, none of which are weird or hard to find.

    I love to use my homemade Classic Vegan Pesto, but you can also purchase a vegan pesto from the store to make this recipe that much easier.

    I'll list out everything you'll need to whip up this simple recipe below.

    • Olive oil (or veggie broth)
    • Vegan sausage links
    • Garlic
    • Vegetable broth
    • Broccoli
    • Pasta
    • Vegan Pesto
    • Salt and pepper

    The Best Vegan Sausage Links

    When it comes to which sausage links to choose for this recipe, there are so many different vegan options available now it can be hard to choose.

    Some of my personal favorite brands are:

    • Field Roast
    • Tofurky
    • Beyond Meat

    I also love to use the Italian flavored sausages for this recipe when possible.

    Pro Tip: I've found that the Field Roast vegan sausages and Tofurky sausages are smaller than the Beyond Meat sausage links, so you may not need 4 links if you choose to use Beyond Meat vegan sausages.

    How to Make Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta

    pesto pasta with sausage and broccoli in a large pot

    I love this recipe because, other than cooking the pasta, it's a one-pot dish that contains a protein, carb, fat and veggie.

    Using the recipe below, you'll see that we're cooking the pasta like you're used to, browning the vegan sausage separately, and then adding the broccoli, broth other ingredients to steam and saute.

    Once you've completed the recipe by stirring in the pesto, make sure you taste and add salt/pepper as needed.

    How to Store and Reheat Leftover Pesto Pasta

    This vegan pesto pasta stores and reheats beautifully.

    • To store any leftovers, simply place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
    • To reheat the leftovers, I love to place a serving into a microwave safe bowl and add a splash of vegetable broth. Stir the pasta to coat it in the broth and microwave the pasta until hot. YUM!
    Vegan pesto pasta with sausage and broccoli piled high in a bowl

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    Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta with Broccoli

    Faith VanderMolen
    When you want a flavorful, well-balanced meal without much work, whip up this 8 ingredient Vegan Sausage Pesto Pasta with Broccoli recipe!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Vegan Main Dish Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories 393 kcal

    Equipment

    • Airtight Food Storage Containers

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable broth
    • 4 vegan Italian sausage links
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 pound broccoli two large crows, cut into florets
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 pound pasta
    • 1 recipe Classic Vegan Pesto about 1 cup or to taste

    Instructions 

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the package directions.
    • In a separate sauce pan, heat a little bit of olive oil or vegetable broth over medium heat. Add in your vegan sausage links and allow them to brown, breaking them up with a wooden spoon or potato masher.
    • Once the sausage has browned add in the garlic and sauté everything for another minute or so.
    • Add in the vegetable broth, broccoli florets and salt to taste. Bring the broth to a simmer and cover the pot. Allow the broccoli to steam/sauté until cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. If the vegetable broth evaporates, you can always add another splash if needed.
    • Once the pasta has cooked, drain it and add it to the pot with the sausage and broccoli.
    • Stir in the pesto, taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. 
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

    Notes

    I love to use my own homemade Classic Vegan Pesto, but store-bought vegan pesto works great as well!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1044IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Darcia Dillard says

      August 29, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      Do you have any vegan sausage recipes?

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      • Faith VanderMolen says

        September 12, 2022 at 11:35 pm

        No, but I should start experimenting!

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