Try this easily adaptable spicy tomato and sausage rigatoni, which is plant-based and can be made gluten-free with a few adjustments.
This recipe from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club is a classic comfort food made plant-based, with vegan "sausage" providing the same flavor and texture as the original without any meat.
The rigatoni, a ridged tube-shaped pasta, holds onto the creamy tomato sauce, making every bite full of flavor. The sauce combines tomatoes, vegan cream, and sun-dried tomato paste for richness, with garlic, smoked paprika, and chili flakes adding depth and heat.
Nutritional yeast gives a hint of cheesiness, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish, making the dish creamy and pleasantly spicy.
Enjoy it on a weeknight with garlic bread or salad, and prepare extra for the next day, as the flavors deepen beautifully after resting overnight.
Author's summary: Delicious plant-based rigatoni recipe.