In a medium bowl, soak the textured vegan protein (TVP) in 2 cups of hot vegan beef broth for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
1 Cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), 2 Cups Vegan Beef Broth
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Medium Onion,, 4 Cloves Garlic,
Add the rehydrated TVP to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to toast it slightly. Pour in the remaining 4 cups of vegan beef broth and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Add dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, red chilli pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4 Cups Vegan Beef Broth, 1 Can (156 mL) Tomato Paste, 1 Can (796 mL) Dice Tomatoes, 1 Teaspoon Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Red Chilli Pepper Flakes,, Salt & Pepper,
Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the pot. If using fresh spinach, add it now as well as the chopped parsley. Let the stew simmer for about 9-12 minutes until the noodles are tender and the flavours meld. Add more broth or water depending on desired consistency.
2 Cups Broken Lasgana Noodles, 2 Cups Fresh Spinach, ¼ Cup Parsely,