Hearty Meatless Pasta And Vegetables Recipe

• 1 1/4 c. textured soy protein (grnd beef type)
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 med carrots, peeled thinly sliced
• 1 med onion, diced
• 1 sm green bell pepper, diced
• 2 x cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 x 28 ounce. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp coarsely grnd black pepper Salt
• 1 x 16 ounce. pkg. corkscrew or possibly rotelle pasta Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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