Somali Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Somali Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: african
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®); 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 large potato, peeled and cubed; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons water, or to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta

4.90 (15)

⏱ 85 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 african 🏷 Main course

This hearty Somali pasta sauce combines lean ground beef with diced vegetables in a rich tomato base. It is seasoned with a distinctive blend of toasted cumin, turmeric, paprika and fresh cilantro. The sauce simmers to develop deep flavours before being served over angel hair pasta. It makes a satisfying and aromatic family meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 cup olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons water, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Method

Pulse the fresh cilantro and garlic cloves in a food processor until they are finely chopped.
Toast the cumin seeds in a small pot for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes, then grind into a fine powder.
Move the ground cumin to a small bowl. Mix in the Himalayan pink salt, ground turmeric, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt-free seasoning blend and ground black pepper. Set this spice blend aside.
Warm the olive oil in a large pot. Cook the lean ground beef, stirring, for about 5 minutes until browned. Stir in half of the prepared spice mixture. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Mix in the diced carrots and cubed potato, cover the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring sometimes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the canned diced tomatoes to the pot and bring the sauce to a boil. Lower the heat and stir in the cilantro-garlic mixture and the rest of the spice blend. Let it simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Cook the angel hair pasta for 4 to 5 minutes until al dente, then drain it. Serve the prepared sauce over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories546 kcal

Fat21 g

Sugars8 g

Protein26 g

Sodium818 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisineafrican

AuthorMyHalwad