Pasta con Salsa di Seitan

Pasta con Salsa di Seitan is a hearty vegan dish featuring tender seitan simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over al dente pasta. Perfect for a late-night indulgence, this dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 200 grams
• Seitan, sliced - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium
• Canned crushed tomatoes - 400 grams
• Vegetable broth - 100 ml
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish - a handful

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the sliced seitan and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned.
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from seitan, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in fiber from whole grain pasta and tomatoes, aiding digestion.

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