Serves 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

2 tbsp olive oil

100g dried soya mince or 200g frozen veggie mince*

2 onions finely chopped

6 garlic cloves, crushed

2 red peppers finely chopped

4 tsp mixed dried herbs

4 tsp sugar

100ml vegetarian red wine or 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 bay leaves

4 x 400g chopped tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

1. If using dried soya mince soak in boiling water for 10 minutes and drain.
   
   
2. Heat oil in pan on medium heat, fry onions, garlic, mince and pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
   
   
3. Add herbs, sugar, wine (or vinegar), seasoning, bay leaves and cook for approximately 4 minutes.
   
   
4. Add chopped tomatoes, leave to cook for approx 8-10 minutes
   
   
5. Taste and adjust with extra herbs/seasoning.
   
   
6. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve with tagliatelle or spaghetti