JOLLOF PASTA
Jollof Pasta
Yield: 6-8 servings
PREP IT!
Jollof Sauce:
6 tablespoons Oil, any kind
¼ large (½ cups) Yellow onion, fresh, diced
½ large ( 1 cup) Green bell pepper, fresh, diced
10 cloves (10 teaspoons) Garlic, fresh, minced
1 Habanero, fresh, minced
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
2 tablespoons Vegetable bouillon paste
3 cups Stew base
2 teaspoons Taste Tutor Smoked 101
2 tablespoons Taste Tutor Jollof Seasoning
1 tablespoon Taste Tutor Suya Seasoning
1 tablespoon Basil, fresh, minced or Basil paste
2 Bay leaves
2 cups Vegetable broth
For Pasta:
3 quarts Water
1 tablespoon Salt, optional
16 ounces Thin spaghetti, or favorite pasta
MAKE IT!
For Jollof Sauce:
In a large dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, heat oil over medium high heat.
Add onion, green pepper, garlic, and habanero. Saute for 4 minutes.
Add tomato paste and vegetable bouillon paste and saute for 2 minutes.
Add stew base and fry for 4 minutes.
Add Taste Tutor Smoked 101, Taste Tutor Jollof Seasoning, Taste Tutor Suya Seasoning, basil, bay leaves, vegetable broth and stir.
Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
For Pasta:
To a large pot, add water and salt, if using. Bring to a boil.
Add in thin spaghetti or desired pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes depending on the pasta shape. Follow the box cook instructions.
For Assembly:
Drain spaghetti and toss in the jollof sauce. Serve with your favorite vegetable and enjoy!
Tip: Change up the pasta shapes if thin spaghetti is not your thing.
Reheat leftovers: on the stove top or in the microwave