Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Sardinia with this irresistible Italian Fregola-Style Pasta Skillet, a whole food plant-based twist on the traditional fregola pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] San Marzano-Style Italian Tomatoes (whole peeled) *
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
- ¾ cup toasted couscous
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 Tablespoons Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 9 to 11 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients (except the baking soda and couscous) and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil. Thoroughly break up the tomatoes into small pieces, then immediately lower to a simmering boil. Add the baking soda, stir to incorporate. Stir in the couscous, stir well, then gently boil over medium heat until the couscous is al-dente tender, approximately 9 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the couscous is al-dente, add all the Other Ingredients, stir well to incorporate, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the stove and allow to stand for 5 minutes, then serve topped with freshly chopped parsley, basil, and/or Vegan Parmesan Cheese.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 4