Vegan Pasta Amatriciana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups tomato sauce (Prego basil and garlic is good)
6 leaves basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 dash salt (to taste)
3 slices vegetarian bacon (I like smart bacon or tempeh strips)
4 ounces pasta shells (or any other pasta you prefer)

Preparation

In a small sauce pan over low heat, add the tomato sauce, basil, garlic, crushed red peppers, and black pepper.
Let simmer 10-15 minute.
Fry the soy bacon for a few minutes in a small skillet.
Chop it into small pieces.
Add to sauce.
Leaving the sauce on low to get nice and thick, cook the pasta according to directions.
Drain the pasta.
Taste-test the sauce and add salt or pepper to taste.
Toss pasta and sauce.
Enjoy!