Totally Tofurky, Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe

Last Updated on November 13, 2021 by Guillermina

Introduction

Before I transition to a vegan diet and lifestyle, my mother (who although she married an Italian and was in fact, German and Irish) honed the Italian cuisine to make her signature Sausage Tomato Stir Fry recipe that had everyone coming back for seconds.

Since transitioning to the vegan diet, honing recipes I grew up with has become almost a self-imposed challenge of mine—which is how I came up with this Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe, one of a slew of Tofurky Sausage recipes. It’s hearty, delicious, and filled with protein. Tofurky packs a punch of 23 grams of plant-based protein per link! Holy smokes! And they say vegans don’t get enough protein…

Jump to Recipe

Don’t stress, this Tofurky, Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe requires minimal cooking experience. It is super simple to make and requires little preparation and hands-on work. By the time you’re done making this recipe for you and the family, they’ll be thinking you’re a professional chef with the amount of homemade, hearty deliciousness this recipe provides!

What Is “Tofurky”?

“Tofurky” is the brand name of the series of plant-based products catering to vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores alike. This specific product, Tofurky’s Italian Sausage, has only two major allergens to be made aware of for those that have allergy concerns–soy and wheat.

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Made using vital wheat gluten, Tofurky packs a punch in each of its products. They even make plant-based lunch meats! Vital wheat gluten is what is used to make seitan, a high-protein meat alternative. Which makes a whole lot of sense with how Tofurky’s Italian Sausage packs 23 grams of protein with a serving size of one sausage link! 

Can This Recipe Be Meal-Prepped?

Whether it be from a busy lifestyle or you have fitness goals (gotta get those gains!) this recipe is the perfect meal-prep recipe.

A great meal-prep recipe, this Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry makes 4-6 servings. The serving size can be lessened or increased to the individual’s preferences. If wanting to an extra punch of healthy calories and carbohydrates, this recipe goes great paired with jasmine rice (which also provides multiple servings needed for meal prep). 

Simply measure out the finished product into containers. Measure out rice (if chosen to be prepared and paired with the Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry) and add to the container. This recipe lasts about a week stored in the refrigerator, but can easily be stored in a freezer and last about a month or so. 

What You Will Need To Make This Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 Package Tofurky Italian Sausages
  • 4 Bell Peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 16 oz Can of Crushed Tomatoes
  • 6 oz Can of Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder (Or Fresh Garlic)
  • Salt (To Taste)
  • Pepper (To Taste)
  • Fresh Basil 

Equipment:

  • Large Frying pan
  • Pan cover
  • Can opener
  • Large Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Prepping to make this Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe, gather all of the ingredients and supplies required.

Step 2: Heat Frying Pan

Place your frying pan on the burner, setting the heat to medium. Spray the pan with oil spray or use vegan butter or liquid oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Allow pan to heat before adding ingredients.

Step 4: Prepare Your Ingredients

Set your cutting board on a flat surface. Grab the chef’s knife and three bell peppers. On your cutting board, start cutting up your bell peppers. Cut each side of the bell pepper, discarding the top and seeds. Chop into long quarter-inch slices, then cut in half. When finished cutting all three bell peppers, place them in the heated frying pan.

Clear cutting board. Gather the onion, placing it on the cutting board. Cut in half, removing the dry outer layers. Cut up your onion in quarter-inch slices, like the bell peppers. When finished, place in the frying pan. Stir bell peppers and onions.

Next, open up the container of Tofurky Italian Sausages. Using the whole package of sausage links, cut each into quarter-inch circular slices. Once finished cutting up the sausages into quarter-inch slices, place them in the frying pan with the bell peppers and onions. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until the bell peppers and onions soften.

Step 5: Add Your Crushed Tomatoes and Tomato Paste

Stir the vegetables and Tofurky Italian Sausage in the frying pan. Add the 16 oz can of crushed tomatoes and the 6oz can of tomato paste. Stir. Add garlic powder or fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Next, stir all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. 

Step 6: Enjoy!

Cover your pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Let sit for 5 minutes, then enjoy! 

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Tips and Tricks

Tips and tricks can really make a difference in a recipe. My favorite recommendation is pairing my Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry with jasmine rice. As this recipe has multiple servings, it is a perfect recipe to meal prep the leftovers.

If you want to add an extra kick of plant power, add fresh (or frozen) spinach during the step the basil is added. This will add an extra punch of iron and nutrients to this power food that is high in protein and paired with rice, a great source of carbohydrates.

Servings And Preparation Time

Preparation Time  Cook Time Servings
5 Minutes 15 Minutes 4-6

Conclusion

Did you enjoy this recipe? Make sure to leave a comment below to tell us what you think or if you have any questions. Don’t forget to share this Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe and tag us on social media! 

This Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe is one of my favorite homemade recipes to make. It’s simple, uses minimal ingredients, and inspires my Italian heritage with the combination of tomatoes, garlic, and onion. Seasoning this recipe is easy as 1-2-3, so if the need to add that extra couple of garlic cloves is nagging at you, no one is going to stop you (trust me)!

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Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry

Best Vegan Tips
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Large Frying pan
  • Pan cover
  • Can opener
  • Large Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package Tofurky Italian Sausages
  • 4 Bell Peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 16 oz Can of Crushed Tomatoes
  • 6 oz Can of Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder Or Fresh Garlic
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste
  • Fresh Basil

Instructions
 

  • Prepping to make this Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry Recipe, gather all of the ingredients and supplies required.
  • Place your frying pan on the burner, setting the heat to medium. Spray the pan with oil spray or use vegan butter or liquid oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Allow pan to heat before adding ingredients.
  • Set your cutting board on a flat surface. Grab the chef’s knife and three bell peppers. On your cutting board, start cutting up your bell peppers. Cut each side of the bell pepper, discarding the top and seeds. Chop into long quarter-inch slices, then cut in half. When finished cutting all three bell peppers, place them in the heated frying pan.
  • Clear cutting board. Gather the onion, placing it on the cutting board. Cut in half, removing the dry outer layers. Cut up your onion in quarter-inch slices, like the bell peppers. When finished, place in the frying pan. Stir bell peppers and onions.
  • Next, open up the container of Tofurky Italian Sausages. Using the whole package of sausage links, cut each into quarter-inch circular slices. Once finished cutting up the sausages into quarter-inch slices, place them in the frying pan with the bell peppers and onions. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until the bell peppers and onions soften.
  • Stir the vegetables and Tofurky Italian Sausage in the frying pan. Add the 16 oz can of crushed tomatoes and the 6oz can of tomato paste. Stir. Add garlic powder or fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Next, stir all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  • Cover your pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Let sit for 5 minutes, then enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Tips and tricks can really make a difference in a recipe. My favorite recommendation is pairing my Tofurky Italian Sausage Tomato Stir Fry with jasmine rice. As this recipe has multiple servings, it is a perfect recipe to meal prep the leftovers.
If you want to add an extra kick of plant power, add fresh (or frozen) spinach during the step the basil is added. This will add an extra punch of iron and nutrients to this power food that is high in protein and paired with rice, a great source of carbohydrates.
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