Quick Pasta with Vegan Hot Dog Sausage
This quick pasta is one of those fast, cozy meals that somehow always hits the spot. You’ve got sautéed onion, asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and basil, plus sliced vegan hot dog sausage for a smoky-salty bite. It’s weeknight-easy, comes together in one pan while the pasta boils, and tastes way more satisfying than the effort suggests.
Pasta Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt it well. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve a splash of pasta water, then drain.
Sauce and Assembly Instructions
- While the pasta cooks, chop the onion, cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the vegan hot dog sausage.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced vegan sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the asparagus and cook for 4–5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and get juicy.
- Add the drained pasta and toss everything together. If it looks a bit dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water (or a little water) to loosen it up.
- Turn off the heat, tear in the basil, toss once more, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water — it helps turn the tomato juices + oil into a light sauce.
- If your asparagus is thick, slice it thinner so it cooks quickly and stays tender-crisp.
- Add basil at the end (off the heat) so it stays fresh and aromatic.
- Want it spicy? Add a pinch of chili flakes (if you have them).
- This works with any pasta shape — short pasta is the easiest for quick tossing.
Equipment Needed
- Pot
- Stove
- Colander
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Kitchen Scale
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