Vegan "bolognese" Sauce

Submitted by ellie3763

"from "manifest vegan" - http://www.manifestvegan.com/2010/11/super-easy-pasta-bolognese/ - (servings/yield are an estimate)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 1⁄3 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup almond milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dehydrated red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dehydrated onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram

directions

1. In medium sized saucepan, bring 1 cup water, bouillon cube, fennel seed and crushed garlic to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add TVP. Stir in red wine and balsamic vinegar. Cover and let set about 5 minutes or until fluffy.
3. Return to med-low heat and add in tomato paste, olive oil, 1/2 cup water, almond milk, salt, and spices. Cook about 1 minute and then reduce heat to low, simmering until hot. Be sure to stir occasionally as you cook it to prevent any sticking to the pot.
4. Serve over pasta!