Hawa Makes Suugo Suqaar (Somali Pasta) | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while penne is often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while tomato puree can be more cost-effective.

Chop the red onion, cutting it however you prefer, into small or large chunks.

Heat about 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped red onion to the skillet and sweat it out until it starts to brown.

Add minced garlic to the onions and let it cook briefly until fragrant.

Toast coriander, cinnamon, cardamom pods, peppercorn, cloves, and turmeric in a pan, then grind them to create a spice blend.

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, mixing it with the onions and garlic.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the skillet and mix it in with the meat and vegetables.

Add canned diced tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet and stir to combine everything.

Add chopped green bell pepper to the skillet, which will add moisture to the dish.

Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

After 30 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Plate the spaghetti and pour the sauce over it, garnishing with chopped cilantro and squeezing fresh lemon or lime juice on top.

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