Name: Smoky Jackfruit Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1/2 large onion; 1 capsicum (seeds & stalk removed); 2 large mushrooms; 1 medium carrot; 4 cloves garlic; 40 g walnuts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 400 g canned jackfruit (in brine, not syrup); 1 tbsp Italian herbs; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 1 x 400g can of diced tomatoes; 1 tsp sugar (optional); salt and pepper (to taste, optional); 250 g pasta (of choice/cut to age appropriate size)

This sauce is thick and rich in flavour and is loaded with hidden veggies. The jackfruit creates a shredded beef like texture that even non vegans will love.