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Flavorful Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce With Tvp

Vegetarian spaghetti sauce with tvp, onion, garlic, and lots of herbs.

Steps

In a large sauce pan or casserole dish saute oil , onion , and garlic until it it begins to brown a little.
Put canned tomatoes , tomato paste , basil , oregano , parsley , paprika , thyme , red pepper flakes , salt , and sugar into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
When adding canned tomatoes use a little water to clean the cans and add to blender mixture.
Add tomato mixture to onions and garlic.
Add bay leaf.
Boil textured vegetable protein in a separate pot until soft.
Strain and add to sauce.
Simmer sauce for about 2 hours.
I have done both shorter , but i would recommend 2 hours.
Serve with your favorite pasta or use in lasagna.

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic cloves, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh basil, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, paprika, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, sugar, bay leaf, textured vegetable protein