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Jollof Spaghetti or Spaghetti Jollof is a quick meal, that got it’s name from the popular Nigerian food "Jollof Rice".
Jollof Spaghetti is quite easy to prepare and can be made with or without vegetables. In the recipe below, I’ll show you how I prepare.
INGREDIENTS
-1 lb (usually 1 box) thin spaghetti -2 3/4 cups chicken stock -5 large (about 2 lbs) plum/ roma tomatoes -1 large onion -1 red bell pepper -2 scotch bonnet peppers -3 tbsp vegetable oil -2 tsp bouillon powder (seasoning cube) -1 tsp dried thyme -1 tsp curry powder -A small handful of basil (optional) -Salt to taste
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METHOD
Blend the tomatoes, onions, and peppers until smooth.
Boil down the tomato sauce on in a pot on medium- high heat until the sauce is about half the amount, and has thickened significantly to look like a paste.
Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Once the sauce is reduced, pour in the stock, oil, thyme, curry powder and bouillon. At this stage, taste the sauce and add salt to taste.
Add in the spaghetti, pushing it down or breaking it to fit into the pot.
Cover and allow to cook for 5 minutes on low-medium heat.
After 5 minutes, the pasta should be soft enough to stir. Stir, turn down the heat to low, and allow to cook for another 8-10 minutes.
After 8 minutes, stir, and the pasta should be cooked. If it is not, add in a splash (about 1/4 cup) of water and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
If you chose to add basil, add it in at this stage, and then serve.
Recipe Notes
When stirring the pasta, you may notice that the bottom of the pot may burn slightly, do not panic. This burn gives your dish a distinct party jollof taste. Count it as a bonus privilege.
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