HOW TO MAKE PASTA JOLLOF | BENACHIN PASTA| Gambian 🇬🇲| Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Low-sodium options are better for health.

protein of choice

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

Season beef cubes with black pepper, salt, and vinegar; let sit for 30 to 45 minutes.

Brown the seasoned beef cubes in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, covering the pot to let water evaporate.

Add bay leaf and sliced white onion; sauté until translucent.

Blend together crushed tomato, fresh tomato, bell pepper, jalapeno, scotch bonnet, garlic, scallions, red onion, seasoned cube, salt, and smoked paprika.

Add the blended mixture to the pot and cook on low medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 2 cups of water to the sauce and let it cook until reduced slightly.

Break apart the dry angel hair pasta and add it to the sauce, mixing well.

Sprinkle a little water if needed, cover the pot, and cook on low medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes without opening the pot.

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