Lentil Ragu

makes 4 servings

1 650ml jar tomato sauce (or 3 cups homemade tomato sauce)

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup red lentils

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke/other hot sauce

400 g spaghetti or pasta of choice

Method

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

• Add the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and lentils to a large skillet or saucepan.

• Cover and bring to a simmer stirring gently every now and then.

• Simmer covered for about 10 minutes until the lentils are tender.

• Finish the sauce by stirring in the walnuts and all of the seasonings.

• Stir sauce through the pasta and serve.