Coconut Pasta (Coconut milk Pasta)
Does Nigerian coconut Pasta really exist? Or did I make it up? ? Well this is an amazing pasta variation of our good old Nigerian coconut fried rice with tomatoes. It's delicious and the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings
Calories 397kcal
Ingredients
For coconut milk pasta sauce
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 habanero pepper (chopped) substitute with ground cayenne pepper or dry pepper flakes
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 2 tsp bouillion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dry oregano (substitute with italian seasoning)
- 1 can coconut milk (400ml)
- ½ small green bell pepper (chopped) optional
- 3 stalks of spring onions (chopped)
For Pasta
- 6 qt water
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 Tbsp salt
Instructions
Make the Coconut milk Pasta Sauce
- Saute onions in coconut oil till translucent
- Stir in the tomato paste and pepper, allow to cook for about 2 mins then add the coconut milk, spice blend (Bouillion powder, oregano and garlic powder)
- Allow sauce to simmer till it reduces to a semi thick sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Turn off heat and stir in chopped green bell pepper and/or spring onion. they will soften in the residual heat.
The Pasta
- Add salt to 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil
- Pour uncooked Rotini pasta into boiling water.
- Allow pasta cook for 8 minutes, then drain with a colander
- Transfer pasta back to pot. Mix in the coconut pasta sauce until well combined.
- Serve warm
Notes
- Use Vegetable Bouillon for a complete vegan meal.
- I increased the amount of the coconut milk from 200ml to a whole can because I found that it tasted more 'coconut-y' which I liked. feel free to use the 200 pls if you prefer a less coconut-y taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Pasta (Coconut milk Pasta)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.