Vegan Spag Bol (Spaghetti Bolognaise)

• 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

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. Add everything else, and simmer gently until everything cooked.
3. season to taste. A small amount of sugar (up to a teaspoon) gives many savory dishes a lift.
4. Serve on cooked pasta (can be gluten free) And top with vegan cheese if desired.

onion, garlic, mushroom, sweet potato, courgette, carrot, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, red lentil, water, salt, pepper, mixed herbs, dried basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-spag-bol-spaghetti-bolognaise-382124 (may not work)