Nigerian Meals Under 5k
4,000 naira
Spaghetti Jollof as the name implies is a delicious fusion of the popular Nigerian Jollof Rice and pasta. The Spaghetti is made with the rich, spicy flavors of Jollof sauce resulting in a flavorful and filling meal!
Jollof spaghetti is made by simmering the pasta in a flavourful, spicy tomato-based sauce usually made with a blend of onion, tomato, pepper, and spices such as curry powder, thyme, ginger and garlic similar to jollof rice.
Jollof spaghetti is not only a versatile dish but affordable as well. It’s a Nigerian meal that can be made with under 5k served alone or it can be served as a side dish with grilled or fried chicken, beef, or fish.
Ready in 35 minutes
Serves 4 people
650 calories
Ingredients
- 1 green or red bell peppers (500 naira)
- Fresh scotch bonnet peppers and tomatoes (700 naira)
- 2 large onions (300 naira)
- Sachet of PowerOil vegetable oil (500 naira)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (100 naira)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (100 naira)
- Sachet of tomato paste (200 naira)
- Sachet of thyme and curry powder (200 naira)
- 2 chicken seasoning cubes
- salt to taste
- 1 pack of Goldenpenny spaghetti pasta (1200 naira)
- Green peas, green onions, and carrots (optional)
- cooked protein of choice (optional)
Preparation
- Start by blending the fresh tomatoes and scotch bonnet peppers alongside to a smooth paste. In a frying pan add the vegetable oil and allow to heat up before throwing in the chopped onion to fry until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger along with a pinch of curry and thyme, fry until fragrant. Then add the blended tomatoes and pepper mix to fry for about a minute or two until all the water is evaporated and the sauce is thick, stir in the tomato paste, salt and two seasoning cubes.
- Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes allowing the flavors to merge together.
- If you are adding the veggie mix, allow the sauce to cook 90% of the way before adding them. This way, the veggies do not overcook and become soggy.
- For my Jollof Spagetti to stay on the 5k budget, my choice of protein is boiled eggs which I like to add as the sauce thickens. If your budget is above 5k, you can use chicken or beef which you’ll need to season and cook till tender before frying the sauce.
- Add the chicken or beef broth into the sauce and, stir constantly to create a smooth sauce. Allow the mixture to a cook on high heat until oil starts to float at the top.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed.
- Your Jollof spaghetti is almost ready. Simply boil the spaghetti pasta according to instructions on the packaging. Drain and add to the jollof sauce.
- Mix thoroughly to combine everything and place the spaghetti on medium to low heat to cook for about 5 more minutes before serving.
Tips
Jollof Spaghetti is a delicious pasta dish that is very easy to make as well as very affordable. It’s a Nigerian meal under 5k but you can spend me depending on your choice of protein.
Here are other Nigerian meals under 5k:
Nigerian suya rice