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Pasta with peanut sauce (spaghetti in groundnut sauce)

Spaghetti coated in a tomato and onion sauce enriched with peanut paste, which gives it a smooth, lightly toasted flavour. A simple, comforting family dish, often served hot at lunchtime.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted water for the time given on the packet, then drain, keeping a little of the cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the onion, crush the garlic and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
  5. Dissolve the peanut butter in the hot water with the stock cube, then pour this mixture into the pan and simmer for 7 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and paprika, add the drained pasta and toss to coat well before serving.

Variations and tips

Spicier sauce. Add a pinch of crushed chilli with the garlic for a spicier version.

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