TVP Spaghetti With Hearty Mushroom Sauce

Makes 3 servings

1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) flakes or
granules
1/2 cup boiling water
8 ounces spaghetti
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onions*
1 garlic clove, minced*
1 cup chopped mushrooms*
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
salt to taste
Place the TVP in a mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Mix well and set aside.
Cook pasta, drain, and set aside in a serving bowl.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium to high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion
and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes. Then add the mushrooms and TVP, and sauté for 5 more
minutes. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat
and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well.
**Optional, Use dried veggies in place of fresh. Be sure to soak in hot water to rehydrate

Honeyville Food Products

Last week we placed an order with Honeyville for some of their LTS (Long term Storage) products. We ordered a TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) variety pack, some powdered butter, and cheese powder. We chose Honeyville because of their Flat rate of postage. $4.99 for your entire shipment! Its a deal. Fast shipping too, about a week.

Like a lot of folks I have read about the butter, but have never tried it. This weekend I will. If anything I can use it in cooking. The cheese powder is a little like the stuff that comes with instant mac-n-cheese. We will see. I've cooked with TVP before. Its fairly easy. There are literally thousands of Vegetarian recipes that call for it. I'll dig out a few and post them here.