Pizza Pasta

Ingredients: (This entire dish is plant based and vegan, you may substitute for animal protein where vegan protein is.)

1/2 cup pasta of choice
1/2 small can tomato paste
12 slices of Field Roast pepperonis
1/2 cup (or so) of preferred vegan cheese shreds
3 tbsp favorite herb blend for tomato paste
1 cup favorite mixed veggies sautéed 
(I use bell pepper and broccoli with olives)

Directions: 

1. First thing is first! Prepare your tomato paste and herbs in a small bowl and mix well! To lessen the thickness of your paste add avocado oil or olive oil if cooking on a low heat. 

2. Now, boil that water! And preheat a medium frying pan. Bring your water to a boil BEFORE introducing your pasta to it's new hot tub. 

3. While your pasta is boiling, wash, cut, slice and dice your veggies for sauté. Your pan should be hot by the time you finish with your veggie prep. Lotion that bad boy up and start with the most fibrous of veggies first.

4. Add just a pinch of salt and whatever seasoning you love on your veggies and let them sizzle for a bit while your pasta is finishing up it's cooking. 

5. While mixing up your veggies every couple of minutes, your pasta should be done and ready for straining. Let it cool a minute while you now add your protein to your veggies. They should be vibrant!

6. Once you have your protein added and cooked you can add your pasta and sauce. Mix well and turn your heat down to a low medium. 

7. Once mixed well, sprinkle your cheese of choice on top and let that bad boy melt for about five minutes. You can cover and turn the burner off if you'd like at this point. 

​8. Plate and enjoy!