Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Olive Sauce

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 1 cup kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, chopped
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 6 garlic cloves, chopped
 * ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
 * 1½ pounds plum tomatoes (about 8 large), chopped
 * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * 1 pound fusilli, freshly cooked
 * 1½ cups soy cheese (I used a combo of soy parm and soy mozzarella)
 * 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

 * 1) Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add, chopped Onion, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until Onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
 * 3) Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
 * 4) Mix in red wine vinegar. Add cooked Pasta, soy cheese and fresh basil and toss to combine.
 * 5) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl.