Cavatelli with Spicy Veggie Sausage and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Cavatelli with Spicy Veggie Sausage and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 8 ounces frozen vegetarian sausage links or patties, cooked and crumbled; Red pepper flakes to taste; 1 pound cavatelli; Freshly shaved Parmesan or grated soy Parmesan cheese, for garnish; Minced fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground fennel
One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
8 ounces frozen vegetarian sausage links or patties, cooked and crumbled
Red pepper flakes to taste
1 pound cavatelli
Freshly shaved Parmesan or grated soy Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Minced fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the carrot, onion, and garlic and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomato paste, marjoram, ground fennel, and tomatoes.
4
Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne and simmer for about 20 minutes.
5
Stir in the vegetarian sausage and red pepper flakes to taste, and simmer 5 minutes longer to blend the flavors.
6
Keep warm over low heat.
7
Cook the cavatelli in a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente.
8
Drain and divide it among individual plates or shallow bowls.
9
Top with the sauce, a few shavings of Parmesan, and a sprinkling of parsley.
10
Serve immediately, passing additional cheese at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 carrot, finely chopped, 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Cavatelli with Spicy Veggie Sausage and Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cavatelli with Spicy Veggie Sausage and Tomatoes

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