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Vegetarian Somali Baasto & Suugo (Pasta and Sauce)

Amran Farah

Vegetarian Somali Baasto & Suugo (Pasta and Sauce)

Amran Farah

icon pasta“Plate with a banana and freshly squeezed lime.”

icon pasta“Plate with a banana and freshly squeezed lime.”

Ingredients

  • ½ Medium red onion diced
  • ½  Green bell pepper diced
  • 4 Cloves garlic minced
  • ½ Cilantro bunch, freshly chopped
  • ¼  Oil of your choice (recommend: avocado oil 😊)
  • ½ Bottle of pasta sauce of your choice (recommend: tomato basil)
  • 1 Large tomato
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon of coriander
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning
  • 4 Medium sized potatoes
  • ½ Lime (optional)
  • 1 Banana (optional)
  • 1 lb. Angel hair pasta cooked al dente

Directions

  1. Blend garlic, cilantro, and tomato and put to the side.
  2. Boil potatoes until you can poke them with a fork (if you’re lazy, microwave them).
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  4. Add in the onions and bell pepper.
  5. Cook until onions are slightly translucent.
  6. Add in pasta sauce.
  7. Add in garlic/cilantro/tomato blend.
  8. Add in cumin, coriander, and lemon pepper seasoning.
  9. Add soft potatoes.
  10. Stir everything, mashing the potatoes as you go.
  11. Let simmer on low to medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  12. While your sauce is cooking, make your pasta according to package directions.
  13. Serve sauce over pasta, plate with a banana and squeeze lime over the banana.
  14. Bon Appetit!
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