Seitan Pasta e Patate is an easy, plant-based and budget-friendly recipe that is quick to make. You can use store-bought or homemade seitan or substitute for a frozen alternative ground beef such as Impossible or Beyond.

Ingredients

Seitan Pasta e Patate

• 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
• 2-3 medium Yukon golden potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 lb. seitan, chopped
• 4 Tbs tomato paste
• 8 oz. water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Chop the potatoes and bring them in a pot of water, with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until just softened and tender. Drain and set aside. You may use the same water to cook the elbow macaroni.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, chop the onion, garlic, and
4. In a large pot, set heat to medium, add enough cooking oil to lightly coat the bottom and quickly sauté the seitan or ground “beef” until lightly browned. Remove the protein once browned then deglaze the pot with a splash of vinegar or cooking wine. Add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add the carrots and garlic and cook together for another 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, cooked macaroni, potatoes and seasonings. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. The liquid should be mostly absorbed.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, serve hot.