West African Style Spaghetti and Meatballs
Easy Recipe

All ingredients available at Kavod Bethel Market. Shop online or visit our Hamilton store.

African Cuisine 5 min read 2024-03-18 Recipe

West African Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

Fusion recipe combining Italian pasta with rich West African tomato sauce flavors using ingredients from our store.

KavodBethel Market
Your African Caribbean Grocery in Hamilton, OH

West African Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

A delicious fusion dish that combines Italian spaghetti with rich West African tomato sauce flavors. Perfect for family dinners or when you want something comforting and flavorful using ingredients from Kavod Bethel Market.

Recipe Details

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

4 people

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

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  • Spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • African-style Tomato Sauce or Paste
  • Ground beef or chicken for meatballs
  • Onions and garlic
  • African seasoning blends
  • Vegetable oil
  • Fresh herbs (optional)
Optional Additions
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Red pepper flakes for extra heat
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Bell peppers, diced
  • Carrots, finely chopped

Directions

1 Cook the Spaghetti

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2 Prepare Meatballs

Mix ground meat with minced onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and African seasonings. Form into small meatballs.

3 Brown Meatballs

Brown meatballs in a pan with oil. Remove and set aside.

4 Prepare the Sauce

In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic. Add African tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

5 Add Meatballs

Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

6 Combine and Serve

Pour sauce and meatballs over cooked spaghetti. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.

Tip: For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce. The African seasoning blends add authentic flavor that makes this dish special.

Why African Tomato Sauce is Special

Unlike regular tomato sauce, authentic African tomato sauce includes:

  • Traditional African spices for authentic flavor
  • Perfect balance of tomatoes, peppers, and onions
  • Often includes smoked fish or shrimp powder
  • Rich, deep flavor developed through traditional methods
  • Versatile for pasta, rice, and stews

Variations

Vegetarian

Use plant-based meatballs or add chickpeas and vegetables instead of meatballs.

Seafood

Replace meatballs with shrimp or fish pieces. Add during last 5 minutes of cooking.

Extra Spicy

Add chopped scotch bonnet peppers or African pepper sauce to the tomato sauce.

All ingredients available at Kavod Bethel Market! Visit our Hamilton store or order online for delivery in Ohio.

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All ingredients available at our Hamilton store or online delivery
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Store Information:

5582 Eureka Dr, Hamilton OH 45011

(513) 123-4567

Mon-Sat: 9AM-8PM, Sun: 10AM-6PM

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