Vegan Amatriciana Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this bold and smoky Vegan Amatriciana Sauce—a plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite! This recipe features crispy vegan bacon, aromatic garlic, and a spicy kick from red chili flakes, all simmered in a rich, tomato-based sauce infused with smoked paprika. Fresh basil leaves add a burst of herbal brightness, while the creamy texture clings beautifully to your pasta of choice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty and flavorful vegan pasta sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining. Easy to make yet deeply satisfying, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves Italian-inspired vegan cuisine. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra basil for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
- 4 ounces vegan bacon, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped red onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, red chili flakes, and smoked paprika, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste to the pan, stirring well to coat the onions and garlic.
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a separate pan, cook the chopped vegan bacon for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the crispy vegan bacon to the pan, mixing well.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves, and season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce to coat evenly, and serve immediately with additional basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4402 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.4 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1927 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
