Rigatoni Puttanesca with Veggie Meatballs Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Puttanesca with Veggie Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. dried rigatoni pasta; 7 oz. (half of 14-oz. pkg.) soy sausage substitute, such as Gimme Lean (1 cup packed); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, optional; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), divided; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 cup tomato sauce, no salt added; 2 Tbs. chopped black olives, optional

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, combine soy sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 Tbs.
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basil, 1 tsp.
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garlic, and pepper with fingers.
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Coat large skillet with olive oil cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat.
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Roll soy sausage mixture into 12 balls, about 2 Tbs.
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each.
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Cook meatballs 5 to 6 minutes, or until evenly browned.
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Add tomato sauce, olives, remaining 1 Tbs.
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basil, and remaining 1 tsp.
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garlic.
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Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
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Simmer 3 to 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
14
Drain pasta, and stir into tomato sauce mixture.
15
Divide between two plates.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. dried rigatoni pasta, 7 oz. (half of 14-oz. pkg.) soy sausage substitute, such as Gimme Lean (1 cup packed), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, optional, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni Puttanesca with Veggie Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rigatoni Puttanesca with Veggie Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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