Vegan Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1 medium carrot, (finely diced or grated)
• 400 g can diced tomatoes
• 200 mL water
• 1 teaspoon stock powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch red chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
• ¾ cup textured soy protein, (not rehydrated)
• 400 g dry spaghetti or pasta, (if serving with)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, (finely chopped or whole basil leaves)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan cheese
• Black pepper, (to serve)