Somali Spaghetti Sauce
Who said that only beef can be minced?
Recipe Summary Somali Spaghetti Sauce
This is Somali-style spaghetti sauce with my own little twist. We make this once a week in our house (my daughter craves it!). I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
Ingredients | Beef Mince Recipes South Africa2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro4 cloves garlic1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ cup olive oil1 pound lean ground beef1 onion, diced1 large potato, peeled and cubed2 carrots, diced2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes2 tablespoons water, or to taste (Optional)1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pastaDirectionsPlace 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.Substitute pasta sauce for the canned diced tomatoes, if desired. You can substitute another type of salt for the Himalayan pink salt.Mince cilantro and garlic together with a knife instead of a food processor, if you like.For added flavor, you can toss the cooked and drained pasta in the oil that collects on the top of the sauce. Top spaghetti with shredded cheese if you like.Info | Beef Mince Recipes South Africaprep:
25 mins
cook:
59 mins
additional:
5 mins
total:
1 hr 29 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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