Somali Spaghetti Sauce

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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!

Submitted by MyHalwad
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place cilantro and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.

  2. 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.

  3. Transfer ground cumin to a small bowl. Add Himalayan pink salt, turmeric, paprika, Italian seasoning, seasoning blend, and black pepper to make seasoning mix.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Cook’s Note

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546 Calories
21g Fat
64g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 818mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 930mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.