
Pasta & rice
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- 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.
- Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the onion, crush the garlic and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
- Dissolve the peanut butter in the hot water with the stock cube, then pour this mixture into the pan and simmer for 7 minutes.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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