Sida Loo Kariyo Suugo Somali - How to Meal Prep 1 Week of Delicious Somali Bolognese

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.

Boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and canned tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Add chopped carrots and bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

Season with cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves, stirring well.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh basil and lemon juice before serving.

Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.

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