Bolognese | Somali Suugo | Somali pasta sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils provide a budget-friendly protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried basil is more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while spaghetti is a cost-effective option.

Add olive oil to a pan and heat it.

Add diced onions and lightly fry for a couple of seconds.

Add minced meat and mix to separate it, cooking for a couple of minutes with the onions.

Puree tomatoes with garlic and add to the pan.

Add tomato paste and mix it in.

Add potatoes and enough water to cook the potatoes and everything else.

Let it simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

Once the oil starts to come up, the sauce is ready.

Add fresh coriander and chopped bell pepper.

Serve with spaghetti or any type of pasta.

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