Remove plant-based sausage from casings and roughly chop. Place in blender & blend until crumbles form.
Heat large sauce pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sausage crumbles and cook until crispy, approximately 5 min.
Add olive oil & plant-base butter.
Add carrots, celery, onions, garlic, *red cracked pepper, salt & pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft and translucent, approximately 6 - 8 min.
Add white cooking wine, and let some of the alcohol evaporate for approximately 2 minutes.
Add blended tomatoes (or marinara). Give a good stir, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.