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    Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta

    December 17, 2020 By Rene 10 Comments

    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious!

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    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs

    Alright, I know lots of you are just like me and LOVE a garlicky recipe. And today's Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is made just for us! I know 15 cloves sounds like a lot. But you will not regret spending the time to prep all those cloves, because this pasta is freaking delicious.

    What is in Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta?

    Well, obviously...garlic. Lots of it. 15 cloves of garlic, to be exact. YUM!

    You want the garlic in this recipe to be very finely minced. You can definitely put your knife skills to the test, or do like I did, and use a garlic press. I also opted for pre-peeled garlic. This just helps the prep go a little faster.

    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs

    Now, other than the garlic, this pasta uses olive oil, dry herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vegan meat balls and a jar of pre-made marinara. A couple of notes - you want to use a good quality olive oil AND a good quality marinara. These are both important components, so don't skip on them.

    I also used Beyond sausage to make mini vegan meatballs. Just break a couple links apart, then roll them up into bite-sized mini balls. If you use a different vegan sausage that doesn't break apart easily, you can also just slice them into bite-sized pieces.

    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs

    How to serve Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta

    When you are ready to serve this, cook up some pasta - I used penne, because the sauce coats penne really well. Remember that this sauce is going to seem oily. But once it is combined with the pasta, that is what is going to help it stick to the pasta.

    Plus, you want this to be extra saucy so you can soak up the extra sauce with crusty bread. We are carb loading with this recipe.

    I guess you could add a salad on the side for some balance, but not necessary. Also, feel free to top this off with some vegan parm and fresh basil!

    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Vegan Sausage and Spinach Skillet Lasagna
    • Vegan Spicy Sausage Pesto Pasta
    • Creamy Vegan Sausage & Pasta Skillet
    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs
    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs
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    Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta

    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword garlic, pasta
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 700kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup olive oil*
    • 15 cloves garlic finely diced or minced
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • red pepper flakes optional
    • 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drained
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 28-ounce jar marinara sauce
    • 8 oz vegan sausage rolled in tiny balls
    • salt if needed
    • 8 oz penne dry
    • fresh basil
    • vegan parmesan optional, for serving

    Instructions

    • Prepare the garlic by finely dicing it or using a garlic press. Heat olive oil in a pot over low heat. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook on low, stirring regularly, until the garlic begins to caramelize - 10ish minutes. Be sure not to let it burn!
    • While the garlic is cooking, prepare the vegan sausage. Break it apart in a bowl and then roll it into grape-sized mini-meatballs.** Set aside.
    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Add the marinara sauce to the pot and stir to combine. Rinse the marinara jar with about a ¼ cup of water and add it to the pot - this will clean the jar and add water to the sauce at the same time.
    • Drop the vegan meatballs into the sauce and gently press them down with a wooden spoon. Partially cover the pot and cook the sauce for at least 1 hour. Be sure to keep an eye on the sauce and keep the heat on low. Stir the sauce as needed. Taste and add salt if needed.
    • When you are ready to eat, prepare the penne according to the package instructions. Drain the penne and add it back to the empty pan. Add some chopped basil to the sauce and stir to combine.
    • Ladle the sauce over the penne, leaving some sauce in the pot. Divide the penne over 4 plates and top with the remaining sauce, vegan parm and more fresh basil. Serve with crusty bread to soak up any extra sauce.

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    Notes

    *This recipe is oil-heavy to add a rich flavor to the sauce. It will coat the pasta and make the sauce perfect for bread dipping. Be sure to use a good quality olive oil.
    **I used Beyond sausage, but if you use a different brand that can't be rolled into balls, just slice it into bite-sized pieces.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Iron: 5mg

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    Garlic lovers unite - this Garlic Lovers Vegan Pasta is everything you could ever want. 15 cloves of garlic and vegan sausage make this pasta extra delicious | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpasta #veganmeatballs
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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      October 06, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite recipes! Super good! I use Tofurkey brand Italian sausage because that's all my store carries and it works out great.

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 08, 2021 at 8:46 am

        So glad you liked it Nicole!

        Reply
    2. August

      January 09, 2021 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      SO fantastic!!! My family has enjoyed many of your recipes, but this has to be our favorite! Delicious - I’m making a double batch next time, which will be soon!! Thank you!! Next up is your vegan lasagne!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 11, 2021 at 9:58 am

        So glad the family liked it! Good luck with the 30 cloves of garlic with your double batch 😉

        Reply
    3. mcw

      December 22, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and amazing

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 30, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Thanks!!! 🤗

        Reply
    4. Liz

      December 21, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      This was so, so, so, soooo good! Even my pickiest eater ( the husband) loved it! There’s four in our house and we all ate so much there are no leftovers... 😜
      Thanks for the great recipes!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 30, 2020 at 9:58 am

        Woowho! So glad it was hit with the whole family!

        Reply
    5. Liz

      December 19, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      hi - i am not very good with the cooking malarkey and was wondering - instead of vegan sausage can i swap them for falafels??? cooked first of course - thanks - liz

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 20, 2020 at 7:55 pm

        Falafel sounds super tasty! I would just cook them and add them to the sauce right before eating.

        Reply

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