Meaty mushroom and walnut bolognese

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

mushrooms (can use rehydrated dried)

1/3 cup

walnut (pieces (can substitute other nuts))

1/4 cup

flax meal

1/4 cup

sliced dried garlic (can sub minced or powdered)

1/4 cup

onion (sliced)

2 cups

crushed tomatoes (2 to 3 cups. Marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, or diced tomatoes)

1/4 cup

water (Optional, or more, to thin sauce if needed.)

3 tbsp

garlic (minced)

3 tbsp

basil (Dried. Or 1/4 cup fresh, chopped)

2 tbsp

Montreal Steak Spice (To taste. Low or no sodium, or sub preferred herb blend.)

2 tsp

onion powder (Powder or granulated)

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

red pepper flakes (To taste.)