Tasty Lentil Bolognese - Meat Free Monday

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely diced
• 2 small carrots, peeled and finely diced
• ½ small aubergine, finely diced
• 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 75 g puy lentils (dried)
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 300 ml vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 250 g spaghetti
• hard vegan cheese, optional