Addme Jollof Spaghetti
Jollof Spaghetti is a delicious twist on the classic Jollof Rice, substituting spaghetti or other types of pasta for the rice. This dish offers the same bold, savory flavors that Jollof is known for but with the silky, satisfying texture of pasta.
It’s a popular meal in West Africa, especially in Nigeria, where it’s a go-to for quick, tasty, and budget-friendly cooking.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 30min
- Cooking: 40 min
- Difficulties: easy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 3 Spaghetti
- 2 Oil
- 4 Addme
- 1 Tomato Paste
For Dressing
- 1 Scent leaf
- 2 Spices
- 1 Juice
Nutritional Information
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Calories
155cal -
Fat
140gm -
Trans
5gm -
Calcium
7% -
Carbs
34gm
Procedure
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10minMark As Complete
Put a pot on the stove
Start by placing a pot on the stove over medium heat. This pot will be used to boil water for parboiling the pasta. Preparing the pot ensures that the cooking process begins efficiently and sets the stage for the perfect Jollof pasta.
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Parboil 500g pasta and drain out, then set aside.
Add 500g of pasta to the boiling water and cook it until it is parboiled—softened but still firm to the bite (al dente). Drain out the water using a colander and set the pasta aside. Parboiling prevents the pasta from overcooking later and allows it to absorb the rich Jollof flavors.
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3minMark As Complete
Rehydrate 6 sachets of Addme with hot water for 3 minutes and set aside.
Empty 6 sachets of Addme into a bowl and pour hot water over them. Let the mixture rehydrate for three minutes. This step softens the blend of vegetables and protein while activating the seasoning, ensuring the flavors are ready to be infused into the dish.
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Add oil in a pan and allow to heat.
Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into a pan and heat it over medium heat. The hot oil forms the base for frying the onions and tomatoes, which are essential to building the rich Jollof flavor.
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Add onion and tomato and fry for 2 minutes.
Add finely sliced onions and tomato paste (or fresh blended tomatoes) to the heated oil. Stir and fry for about two minutes, allowing the tomatoes to lose their raw taste and the onions to soften, releasing their aroma into the oil.
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Add the rehydrated Addme into the pan.
Pour the rehydrated Addme mix into the pan. Stir to combine it with the fried tomato and onion base. The vegetables and protein in Addme bring color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
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Add the Addme seasoning.
Sprinkle the seasoning from the Addme sachets into the pan and mix thoroughly. This step ensures the pasta will be evenly infused with the delicious and savory flavor of Addme.
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Add the parboiled pasta and stir well until mixed completely.
Transfer the parboiled pasta into the pan, stirring continuously to coat each strand of pasta with the rich sauce. Keep mixing until the ingredients are evenly distributed, and the pasta is fully covered in the Jollof mixture.
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2minMark As Complete
Serve
Dish out the Jollof Spaghetti while it’s hot and serve it as a flavorful and satisfying meal. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with fried chicken, grilled fish, or a side of fried plantains for a complete feast.
