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.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 scotch bonnet peppers
• 3 large Roma tomatoes
• 2 large onions (divided)
• 1/4 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 4 1/2 cups chicken (beef or vegetable broth)
• 1/2-1 cup peas, sweet corn, and carrots (optional)
• cooked protein of choice (optional: (e.g diced chicken, shrimp, tofu))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Blend the bell pepper, scotch bonnet, tomatoes, and onion in a high-speed blender until smooth.
2. 2Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pot. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. About 3 minutes
3. 3Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant - a few seconds.
4. 4Add the tomato paste and cook for about a minute or two until the paste is
5. 5Add 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.
6. 6Pour in the chicken or beef broth, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat.
7. 7Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
8. 8Add the pasta, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. 9If 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.
10. 10Serve your spaghetti Jollof hot with chicken or beef and enjoy it with a side of plantains, salad, or your favorite side dish.