• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Healthy Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe

Easy Cheesy Vegetarian

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Healthy Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

    Jan 15, 2019 · Modified: Mar 5, 2019 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Vegan Curried Sausage Pasta

    • Share
    • Tweet
    Total time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    5 from 2 votes
    Jump to Recipe Rate this Recipe

    A super flavourful vegan pasta dish - curried sausage pasta, with veggies and a rich tomato sauce!

    Portion of vegan curried sausage pasta in a bowl topped with cilantro

    During Veganuary, I've been trying not to completely cut out my favourite foods, but rather I've been finding vegan versions of them. I tried a vegan pizza (shop-bought), which was surprisingly awesome. And despite usually loading my pasta with cheese, I've been making vegan pasta dishes too! I've been playing with flavours that you wouldn't expect to be served with cheese in the first place, so it doesn't feel like there's anything missing. My favourite so far is this vegan curried sausage pasta!

    Portion of vegan curried sausage pasta in a bowl topped with cilantro

    Vegan pasta

    This curried sausage pasta is the perfect dish to keep entirely vegan.

    Of course, to make a vegan pasta dish, you could just omit the cheese from your favourite pasta recipe, but that might mean that it ends up feeling lacking. Macaroni cheese without the cheese is just... macaroni.

    A better method is to go for a flavour combination that doesn't need cheese in the first place!

    Italian-style sauces lend themselves perfectly to a generous sprinkling of cheddar or parmesan, but curry isn't a flavour you'd usually associate with cheese, so it's easy to skip the dairy without feeling like you're missing out.

    The end result is still beautifully rich and tasty, with a warm curry flavour - suuuuper satisfying.

    Heck Bollywood Bangers vegan sausages cooked in a frying pan

    Curried vegan sausages

    To add heaps of flavour to this pasta dish, I used the 'Bollywood Bangers' sausages from Heck. They're a gorgeous Indian-style vegan sausage with loads of curry flavour!

    The ingredients list is awesome to look at. There's no 'fake meat', just all sorts of healthy, wholesome ingredients - cauliflower, lentils, tomatoes, quinoa, spinach, even some chia seeds! But even if you're a picky eater, you'll love these sausages - all the ingredients are blended together into a smooth sausage-like texture.

    The flavour is amazing, and brings so much life to this simple pasta dish.

    Heck Bollywood Bangers vegan sausages chopped on a cutting board

    Simple pasta recipe

    The recipe for this curried sausage pasta couldn't be easier.

    Start by cooking up the sausages - they just need a few minutes in a frying pan, until they're nice and crispy. I've also baked them successfully, if you'd prefer to use your oven!

    Then remove the sausages, and use the same pan to start on the rich tomato sauce. You can use two separate pans if you'd prefer to get both things going at the same time - I just like to save on washing up!

    Peppers and onions cooked in a frying pan on a green napkin

    Easy tomato sauce

    The curried tomato sauce starts with some red onion and peppers - cook them until they're soft and slightly charred. This char brings some lovely flavour to the dish! If you want, feel free to add extra veggies to your sauce - I wanted to keep mine simple so the Heck sausages could still be the star of the dish, but some mushrooms or cherry tomatoes would be nice additions too.

    Then just add a tin of chopped tomatoes, and simmer everything until it's nice and thick and rich. You can always add a dash more water later if it needs it, but a thick sauce is a great place to start.

    This time I also added a spoonful of curry powder, to add to the warm curry flavour of the dish. Don't forget plenty of salt and pepper!

    Thick and rich tomato sauce in a frying pan

    Healthy vegan dinner

    Finally, just mix everything together! Return the sausages to the pan (I chopped mine into bitesized pieces - on a slight angle, just to be fancy), and add some cooked spaghetti. A big handful of chopped coriander (cilantro) really brings everything together.

    This curried sausage pasta is actually a pretty healthy vegan dinner option - lots of veggies, protein, and carbs, all in one tasty dish. Use wholewheat spaghetti if you want an extra bit of nutrition.

    Vegan curried sausage pasta in a large wok

    What if I can't find the Bollywood Bangers sausages?

    A lot of the flavour of this dish comes from those gorgeous vegan sausages from Heck - they're super tasty, and really bring a big hit of flavour to every mouthful. They really are the backbone of this recipe.

    If you're in the UK, you can find the Bollywood Bangers in Waitrose, Booths, Ocado, and Asda. It's definitely worth tracking down these sausages to make this dish the best it can be!

    Or, if you're not in the UK, and you're using less tasty sausages, you'll need to get some more flavour into the dish in a different way - try using a bit more curry powder, or some other spices, to make a really flavourful sauce.

    Portion of vegan curried sausage pasta in a bowl topped with cilantro

    Vegan curried sausage pasta

    A super tasty vegan pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce and curried sausages.

    If you've cooked this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating!

    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Comment
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: Becca Heyes
    (prevents your screen from going dark)

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon oil, divided
    • 6 Heck Bollywood Banger sausages
    • 1 red onion, cut into narrow wedges
    • 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks (I used red)
    • 400 g tinned tomatoes (~ 1 ⅓ cups)
    • 2 teaspoon curry powder
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 250 g (~ 9 oz) dried spaghetti
    • Fresh coriander (cilantro), to garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan, and cook the Bollywood Bangers sausages for a few minutes each side, until crispy and browned. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
    • Add a dash more oil to the pan if it needs it, and add the chopped onion and pepper. Cook over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and slightly charred. Add the tinned tomatoes, curry power, and a good pinch of salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook for a further 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is thick and rich.
    • While the sauce is reducing, boil the spaghetti in a large pan until cooked al dente. Drain, and set aside.
    • Cut the cooked sausages into bitesize chunks, and return them to the pan with the thickened tomato sauce. Add the cooked spaghetti, and mix well to combine. When everything is hot and well combined, serve topped with plenty of fresh coriander (cilantro).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 portion - Calories: 390 kcal - Carbohydrates: 43.4 g - Protein: 16.4 g - Fat: 16.8 g - Saturated Fat: 1.4 g - Cholesterol: 37 mg - Sodium: 80 mg - Potassium: 242 mg - Fiber: 3.8 g - Sugar: 7.9 g - Calcium: 50 mg - Iron: 3.6 mg

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @EasyCheesyVeg or tag #EasyCheesyVegetarian!

    Want another way to serve your Heck vegan sausages? Try serving them alongside some very veggie mashed potato!

    More Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

    • A slice of smoked cheese and broccoli tart being cut on a board.
      Smoked Cheese and Broccoli Tart
    • Collage showing vegetarian mushroom recipes with text overlay.
      40 Vegetarian Mushroom Recipes
    • Mushroom stroganoff in a bowl with rice and parsley.
      Slow Cooker Mushroom Stroganoff
    • Cheesy vegetarian chilli mac in a bowl with sliced avocado.
      Vegetarian Chilli Mac (One Pot!)
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mel C says

      July 12, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      This is delicious, thank you for posting!

      Reply
    2. Carol says

      January 17, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      I'm going Bollywood sausage hunting on Saturday in Asda. Wish me luck!

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        January 18, 2019 at 2:42 pm

        Ooh I'm glad I could inspire! Hope you find them! :)

        Reply
    3. thapelo kooreng says

      January 16, 2019 at 6:45 am

      Yummy I like it.5 stars

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Becca! I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years, and unlike most of my other childhood pursuits, I actually stuck with it! I love cooking vegetarian food that's full of flavour, but doesn't take a lot of effort to make.

    More about me →

    As Featured In

    Healthy Recipes

    • Creamy spinach dip in a bowl.
      Cold Spinach Dip (with Greek Yogurt)
    • Mediterranean scrambled eggs.
      Mediterranean Scrambled Eggs with Feta
    • Creamy mushrooms on toast, topped with fresh chives.
      Creamy Mushrooms On Toast
    • Bowl of tarka dal topped with fresh cilatro.
      Easy Tarka Dal (Vegan Red Lentil Curry)
    • A hand scooping creamy cowboy caviar with a tortilla chip.
      Creamy Cowboy Caviar (with Avocado Dressing)
    • Creamy Three Bean Stew
    • Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
    • A hand squeezing lemon juice over some roasted chickpeas and salad.
      10 Minute Lemon and Black Pepper Chickpeas

    Most Popular

    • A bowlful of rich mushroom bourguignon stew served over mashed potato.
      Mushroom Bourguignon
    • A serving bowl full of crispy roast potatoes.
      How to Make Perfect Roast Potatoes
    • Crispy fried halloumi in a frying pan.
      How to Cook Halloumi Perfectly
    • How To Fry Gnocchi (and why you should want to!)
    • How to Make a Perfect Baked Potato
    • Mexican Bean and Potato Bake
    • A creamy vegetable bake in a baking dish, with a scoop removed.
      Creamy Vegetable Bake
    • 15 Minute Mushroom Stroganoff

    Hi, I'm Becca! I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years, and unlike most of my other childhood pursuits, I actually stuck with it! I love cooking vegetarian food that's full of flavour, but doesn't take a lot of effort to make.

    More about me →

    As Featured In

    Healthy Recipes

    • A portion of vegetarian shepherd's pie on a plate served with fresh arugula.
      Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    • 15 Minute Peanut and Sesame Noodles
    • 15 Minute Creamy Pasta Primavera
    • Roasted Vegetable Fattoush
    • Veggie-Packed Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
    • Sweet Potato Curry
    • Slow Cooker Ratatouille
    • Veggie Burrito Bowls

    Most Popular

    • A bowlful of rich mushroom bourguignon stew served over mashed potato.
      Mushroom Bourguignon
    • A serving bowl full of crispy roast potatoes.
      How to Make Perfect Roast Potatoes
    • Crispy fried halloumi in a frying pan.
      How to Cook Halloumi Perfectly
    • How To Fry Gnocchi (and why you should want to!)
    • How to Make a Perfect Baked Potato
    • Mexican Bean and Potato Bake
    • A creamy vegetable bake in a baking dish, with a scoop removed.
      Creamy Vegetable Bake
    • 15 Minute Mushroom Stroganoff

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Subscribe for recipes by email

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Easy Cheesy Vegetarian