Vegan Spag Bol (Spaghetti Bolognase)

Ingredients

• 1 small-medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup chopped mushroom
• 1/2 cup diced sweet potato
• 1/2 cup diced courgette
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 400 g chopped tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 stock, cube (optional)
• 1/2-3/4 cup red lentil
• 1/4 cup water
• salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the onion and garlic in a little oil. Don't brown. Add the diced sweet potato, mushroom and courgette and stir fry gently for a few minutes.

2. 2

   Add everything else, and simmer gently until everything cooked.

3. 3

   season to taste. A small amount of sugar (up to a teaspoon) gives many savory dishes a lift.

4. 4

   Serve on cooked pasta (can be gluten free) And top with vegan cheese if desired.