How to Make Somali Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Somali cuisine is a wonderful fusion of flavors and influences from various cultures, making it a unique and delicious culinary experience. One dish that exemplifies this culinary diversity is Somali Spaghetti Sauce, a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that has become a beloved staple in Somali households.

With influences from Italian, Arab, and Indian cuisine, Somali Spaghetti Sauce is a perfect representation of the multicultural nature of Somali food. This dish is a vibrant mix of ar...

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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®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons water, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 59 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 29 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place cilantro and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  • Toast cumin seeds in a small pot over low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool, 5 minutes. Grind into a powder.
  • Transfer ground cumin to a small bowl. Add Himalayan pink salt, turmeric, paprika, Italian seasoning, seasoning blend, and black pepper to make seasoning mix.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the seasoning mix. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and carrots. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes into the pot and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cilantro-garlic mixture and remaining 1/2 of the seasoning mix. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, 30 to 40 minutes. Thin sauce with water if it seems too thick.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.
  • Nutrition

    546 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 818mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 930mg