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Swazi-American Pasta Dish

Cultural Context

This dish blends traditional Swazi flavors with American comfort food, reflecting the cultural fusion in Eswatini. It often features in family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing local ingredients like beef and cheese. Today, variations exist globally, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of this hearty meal.

Swazi-AmericanSZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 ounces pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons parsley
4 cups water
1 bay leaf

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce is fresher, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Boil water in a large pot and add pasta, cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2

Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.

3

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

4

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Stir in ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Add chopped bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.

7

Pour in tomato sauce and stir well, simmering for 5 minutes.

8

Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika to taste.

9

Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.

10

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

12

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Pasta EswatiniSwazi Macaroni

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