Dad's Chili (vegan)

This is my dad's recipe and the chili I grew up on.  It wasn't until I was in my 20s that I realized chili doesn't generally have pasta in it. This recipe does.  I had to tweak things to make it vegetarian and jazz up the spices a bit.  My family has a panic attack when they see me put on gloves to chop a jalapeno. The secret ingredient is HP sauce.  I know what you're thinking, a steak sauce on a vegetarian site...don't worry it's totally vegan (I checked).  The HP sauce gives this a sweet flavour.

You will need:

• 1 jalapeno, chopped (sorry Dad, it has to go in)
• 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 package of taco seasoning mix
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 small cans of beans in tomato sauce
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup TVP
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups g/f pasta
• 1/2 cup HP sauce
• Vegetable oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili flakes, red pepper, chili powder, cumin and taco seasoning in oil.  When vegetables are soft and spices fragrant, add beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, TVP, water, HP sauce and pasta.  Bring to a boil and simmer for about half an hour or until pasta is done.  Add salt (lots) and pepper to taste.

Thanks, Dad!