Soy Chorizo Vegetarian Bolognese

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 18 ounces marinara sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 12 ounces soy chorizo
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• fine sea salt to taste

Directions

Bring about 3 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Once it’s boiling, add your pasta and cook it until it’s tender but still has a little bite, usually around 11 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the marinara sauce along with the diced tomatoes and give it a good stir. Add the soy chorizo next, breaking it up and mixing everything together until it’s evenly combined and heated through, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the oregano, cayenne pepper, and paprika, then lower the heat and let it simmer gently while the pasta finishes cooking—about 8 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil at the end. Once the pasta is ready, drain it and spoon the sauce over the top. Finish with a little salt and black pepper to taste, and you’re all set!