Spicy Italian Seitan

Preparation time: 70mins
makes 1 seitan bun loaf

125g (4½oz) gluten flour (wheat gluten)
3-4 sprigs of thyme
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp paprika
1-1½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
1½ tbs olive oil
¾ cup vegetable stock
1 tbs tomato paste
{ I also added ½ tsp of harissa but only cause I am a little obsessed with its flavour at the moment so it’s totally optional }

Italian Seitan, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Garlic & Basil Penne

Preparation time: 40mins
Serves 4

Seitan as prepared above or approx 200g vegetarian sausages
400g (14oz) penne pasta
5-6 garlic cloves
200g (7oz) eggplant (approx. 1 medium)
200g (7oz) zucchini (approx. 2)
1-2 tbs olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
3 cups passata
2 tbs tomato paste
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, roughly torn