Vegan Spaghetti Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion
• sliced into rings
• 2 garlic cloves
• minced
• 400 g brown lentils
• drained and rinsed
• 12 cup fine textured vegetable protein (soaked in 3/4 cup boiling water for 5 minutes)
• 2 cups water
• 400 g diced tomatoes
• 150 g tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 12 tablespoon chili powder
• 12 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
• 1 12 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 170 g uncooked spaghetti

Instructions

1. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Cook onions until caramelized.
3. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add lentils and TVP until heated through.
5. Add the water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Add uncooked spaghetti.
8. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender, stirring frequently, adding more water if required.