Creamy Jollof Spaghetti

Ingredients

• • 1 pack spaghetti
• • 1 cup tomato purée
• • 1 cup heavy cream
• • 1 onion, finely chopped
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• • 1 carrot, grated
• • 1 tsp curry powder
• • 1 tsp paprika
• • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• • 1/4 tsp dried basil (optional)
• • 1/4 tsp dried oregano (optional)
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • Vegetable oil

Method

1. 01

   Cook spaghetti until soft; drain.

2. 02

   Sauté onion, garlic and peppers in oil. Add carrot.

3. 03

   Add tomato purée and seasonings; cook until the sauce thickens and oil begins to separate.

4. 04

   Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.

5. 05

   Add cooked spaghetti and toss until coated. Heat through and serve.

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