Try this easily adaptable spicy tomato and sausage rigatoni, which is plant-based and can be made gluten-free with a few adjustments.
This dish from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club is classic comfort food made plant-based, with vegan "sausage" providing the same flavor and texture as the original without any meat.
The rigatoni pasta holds onto the creamy tomato sauce, making every bite full of flavor. The sauce combines tomatoes, vegan cream, and sun-dried tomato paste for richness, with garlic, smoked paprika, and chili flakes adding depth and heat.
Nutritional yeast gives a hint of cheesiness, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish, making the dish creamy and pleasantly spicy.
It can be enjoyed on a weeknight with garlic bread or salad, and the flavors deepen beautifully after resting overnight.
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Author's summary: Plant-based spicy tomato and sausage rigatoni recipe.