How to make Jollof Spaghetti - Jollof Spaghetti Recipe

Are you bored with everyday spaghetti and sauce try this Jollof Spaghetti - An easy to make recipe with just a couple of ingredients and your lunch or dinner table is set.

Course Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine African

Keyword pasta, spaghetti

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 302.6kcal

Author Lola Osinkolu

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers
1 scotch bonnet peppers
3 large Roma tomatoes
2 large onions divided
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
salt and black pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
12 oz spaghetti pasta
4 to 4½ cups chicken beef or vegetable broth
½-1 cup peas, sweet corn, and carrots optional
cooked protein of choice optional: (e.g diced chicken, shrimp, tofu)

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Instructions

Blend the bell pepper, scotch bonnet, tomatoes, and onion in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pot. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. About 3 minutes
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant - a few seconds.
Add the tomato paste and cook for about a minute or two until the paste is
Add the blended sauce to the pot and stir in paprika, thyme, curry powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes allowing the flavors to meld together.
Pour in the chicken or beef broth, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Add the pasta, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
If using vegetables (peas, sweet corn, carrots), stir it in at this point, mix well, and let the mixture simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve your spaghetti Jollof hot with chicken or beef and enjoy it with a side of plantains, salad, or your favorite side dish.

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