vegetable spaghetti recipe | Spaghetti jollof | how to make vegetable spaghetti

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

Boil water in a large pot and add spaghetti; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside.

Blend tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the blended tomato mixture and cook until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

In a separate pan, sauté carrots and green peas until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sautéed vegetables to the spaghetti mixture and stir well.

If using protein, cook it separately and mix it into the spaghetti.

Adjust seasoning if necessary and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with extra vegetables if desired.

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