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Vegan Cheesy Quinoa Pasta Skillet Dish (GF)

Vegan and gluten free Tresomega quinoa fusilli pasta is the star of this skillet dish, with Tofurky, artichoke hearts and nutritional yeast added to make this the ultimate vegan pasta skillet dish, that will satisfy even the most diehard gluten-loving, carnivores in your life!

I was provided with the Tresomega pasta used in this post, in order to develop a recipe highlighting their amazing pasta.  All photos, recipe, thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was inspired by the Tresomega gluten free and vegan fusilli pasta I received, and decided to create a pasta skillet dish that was completely vegan and easy to make.  The perfect weeknight dinner that is simple to make and uses just two pans!  This will satisfy the whole family and give you leftovers too (which in my opinion tasted even better the second day of eating this meal).

Now you can choose the add-ins to your pasta skillet dish to your preferences.  Like mushrooms?  Tomatoes?  Asparagus??  Any vegetable or protein would work well in this pasta skillet dish because the sauce is a simple olive oil sauce, made cheesy by the addition of nutritional yeast.

Vegan Cheesy Quinoa Pasta Skillet Dish

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Serves: 6-8 Cooking Time: 12-minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package TresOmega Quinoa Fusilli Pasta
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts
  • 1 (14-ounce) package Tofurky Italian Sausage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh, minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons pasta water
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

1

In a medium sized pot, add four quarts of water and bring to a boil. Heavily salt the water. Cook pasta according to package directions. Once pasta is cooked to your desired doneness, remove from heat. RESERVE THE PASTA WATER FOR THE SAUCE.

2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the artichoke hearts, Tofurky and garlic. Cook until browned and artichoke hearts are tender. Add the nutritional yeast, pasta water, olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt to the skillet. Stir until combined. Add in the drained, cooked pasta and stir until pasta is coated in the sauce and "meat" and vegetable mixture. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Stays fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days.

So what does gluten free quinoa pasta taste like?!  Just like regular pasta!!  Unless you told me it was quinoa, I might not have even been able to tell the difference…maybe just a slightly nutty taste?  I loved it though!!

So the Tresomega Organic Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta is a great option for the vegans and gluten-free people in your life, but also for anyone!  Because this pasta has the added bonus of being nutrient and mineral rich, with a great source of added protein.

I am SERIOUSLY excited about this pasta y’all!!  You have to try it!  Check out Tresomega online HERE, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.  You can also buy Tresomega pasta and their other products online at samsclub.com

I have quite a few readers that are vegan and gluten free and are always asking for more of these types of recipes here on the blog.  So I hope you guys try this one out!!

XOXO,

Kelly

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14 Comments

  • Reply
    loveatfirstbento
    December 14, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    Looks like a great, quick & healthy weeknight meal Kelly! I can always use more of those 😀 And I’m intrigued by the tofurkey – I may have to try it in my pasta sometime.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks darling!! Even my meat-loving husband loved the Tofurky! XOXO

  • Reply
    Ashika | Gardening Foodie
    December 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    This pasta looks great Kelly. Easy and healthy. I am definitely going to be on the lookout for quinoa pasta the next time I go to the grocery store, this I would love to try 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM

      Thank you Ashika! You will definitely have to try this pasta 🙂

  • Reply
    Michele Morin
    December 16, 2018 at 3:16 PM

    I need to try quinoa! This looks like a good intro!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM

      Hi Michelle! Yes! The quinoa pasta is amazing!! I hope you give it a try 🙂

  • Reply
    The Baking ChocolaTess
    December 17, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    Gotta try this! I love healthy pasta, so that’s a great option! YUM!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM

      Thanks Kim!!! And what’s not to love about healthy pasta?! 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Laura
    December 17, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    Kelly, I have some Vegans in my life, so this looks like an excellent option. And delicious!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks Laura!! You will have to share this recipe with the vegans in your life and see what they think 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    December 17, 2018 at 7:07 PM

    You definitely wouldn’t miss the regular pasta with this dish! It looks delicious, Kelly!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks Katherine!! XOXO

  • Reply
    roseannmhampton
    December 28, 2018 at 4:05 PM

    This will be one of my features tomorrow at the Snickerdoodle Link Party! Thanks for sharing with us!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM

      That is so awesome Roseann! Thanks for the feature and for hosting every week 🙂 XOXO

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