Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 lb Pasta (gluten-free)
• 28 oz Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Coconut Cream
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Fill a large pot (at least 6-quart / 5.7-liter capacity) with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 212°F / 100°C). Add the 1 lb of gluten-free pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until it is al dente (tender but firm to the bite). Carefully drain the cooked pasta using a colander and set it aside.
2. 2While the pasta cooks, remove the 1 lb of Italian sausage from its casing. Place the sausage meat into a large (12-inch / 30 cm) skillet and cook over medium heat (approximately 325-350°F / 160-175°C surface temperature) for 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. The internal temperature should reach 160°F / 71°C. Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet and set the cooked sausage aside.
3. 3Return the same large (12-inch / 30 cm) skillet to medium heat (approximately 325-350°F / 160-175°C). Add the 2 tbsp of olive oil. Dice the 1 medium onion into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) pieces and mince the 4 cloves of garlic. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and softened.
4. 4Stir in the 28 oz of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper into the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high (approximately 350-375°F / 175-190°C) and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, where small bubbles consistently break the surface.
5. 5Reduce the heat to low (approximately 200-250°F / 95-120°C) and stir in the 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast and 1/2 cup of coconut cream. Add the cooked Italian sausage back into the skillet. Continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened and the flavors have melded.
6. 6Add the drained 1 lb of cooked gluten-free pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss gently with tongs or a large spoon until all the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy tomato sauce.
7. 7Serve the Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage immediately.

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