Jollof Macaroni Recipe

Pasta is one of the dish that I do not like eating very often because it contains a lot of carbs but whenever I make it I like adding vegetables. Pasta can be made in many different ways. The way I like mine may not be the way you like yours.  A very dear friend of mine once told me that he boils pasta and add milk to it and take it like cereal. Each to their own right? This particular recipe i want to share with you has been a family favorite. My mum used to make it for us when we were growing up. But I used smoked chicken sausages as protein but you can feel free to use any protein of your choice such as chicken, beef or fish. Spiral shaped macaroni was used but you can use any shape that you like. Spaghetti can also be used in the place of macaroni. I also added white pepper powder and green bell pepper which gives the dish a distinct aroma. Trust me you are going to to be hooked after tasting this pasta. Come on let's get to the recipe right away.

       Jollof Macaroni  Recipe
       Cuisine: African 
       Course: Lunch/Dinner
       Duration: 45 mins - 1 hour

• 1 pack of  any shape of macaroni of choice (250g) 
• 1 pack of smoked chicken sausages 
• Tomato paste 
• 1 teaspoon white pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion chopped
• Salt to taste
• 3 Tablespoons pepper paste
• 2 seasoning cubes
• 4 Tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking

Directions 

1. Cook pasta accord to package instructions and set aside.
2. Place a clean pot on the cooker over medium heat and when it's heated add the oil.
3. Fry the sausages until no longer pink inside then set aside.
4. Add the opinions to the oil still on the heat. Fry till soft.
5. Add the tomato and pepper paste and fry for about 10 minutes.
6. Then add the water, other spices and seasoning cube as well as the sausages.
7. Cover the pot and allow to cook for about 10 minutes then add the cooked pasta and stir well to combine.
8. Check the salt and allow the pasta to heat up over low heat for about 10 minutes.
9. Pasta is ready. Remove from heat and serve hot. Bon appétit 🍽.