How To Cook Spaghetti Jollof. Nigerian Food

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Chop 1 onion and 1 bell pepper, and add them to the pot. Sauté until soft.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and mix well with the sautéed vegetables.

Add 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 2 cups of spaghetti and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the spaghetti is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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