Sysco Simply Plant Based Protein (Pulled Oats™), made of a superfood blend of oats, beans, and peas, has the neutral flavor and “pulled” texture to replace the traditional meat used in many pasta sauces.
Ingredients
Pasta
Vegan Pomodoro Sauce
For Serving
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Directions
For the Pasta
- Prepare pasta as label directs; reserve 1 cup pasta water for sauce. Drain pasta and drizzle with oil.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days. Makes about 8 cups.
For the Vegan Pomodoro Sauce
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic, shallots, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant and tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes and sugar; increase heat to medium, cover, and cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Add cashews, tomato paste, and pasta water; cook until cashews are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Cool slightly; purée in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 6 days. Makes about 4 cups.
For Serving
- Heat a portion of oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add a portion of each plant based protein, garlic, and zucchini; cook until golden brown and zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add escarole and tomatoes; cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add a portion of pasta and sauce; cook 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Serve garnished with pepper.
