Skillet Seitan Marinara with Penne

Tender seitan slices simmered in a rich tomato marinara sauce, tossed with al dente penne pasta and served with a crisp, simple green salad.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.14/serving

Dietary

• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• Vegetarian

Tags

• one-pot
• stir-fry
• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounce seitan (thinly sliced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 24 ounce marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounce penne pasta
• 5 ounce mixed greens
• 2 tablespoon Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2. While water heats, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced seitan and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in marinara sauce and vegetable broth. Add dried oregano and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer while the pasta cooks.
4. Add penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
5. Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the seitan marinara. Toss to combine.
6. In a separate bowl, toss mixed greens with Italian dressing.
7. Serve the Skillet Seitan Marinara with Penne alongside the green salad. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

Leftover pasta reheats well. Store the salad dressing separately from the greens for best freshness.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 412
• Protein: 23.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 67.2 g
• Fat: 6.6 g
• Fiber: 7.3 g
• Sodium: 1030 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Sugar: 9.1 g