Step 1

Heat some olive oil in a big pot to medium temperature and add the finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Leave cooking for a couple of minutes until the onion softens.

Step 2

Add finely chopped fresh Italian herbs, dried herbs or Italian seasoning. Keep cooking for a few minutes.

Step 3

Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, yeast flakes and a few tablespoons of water to keep the ingredients from sticking to the pot or cooking too fast. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the plant-based protein, meat free mince. Combine well with the rest of the ingredients.

Step 5

Add the tomato passata and chopped tomatoes, maple syrup, salt and pepper and vegetable stock. Mix well and leave simmering for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the pasta, partially cover the pot and leave simmering for 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. When the pasta is nearly cooked, you can add the spinach and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Before serving, add the vegan cream on the top.