Coconut Milk Pasta with Spiced Tomato Sauce

A creamy pasta dish where coconut milk balances the heat of spiced tomato sauce — rich, bold, and comforting.

Ready in 25 minutes Rich in smoky flavor Traditional Nigerian recipe
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Ingredients

  • 200g pasta of choice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

  • ¾ cup coconut milk

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika + ¼ tsp chili flakes

  • Salt, black pepper, and fresh basil

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Method

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve. In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Add tomato sauce, coconut milk, paprika, and chili flakes.
  3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Toss in pasta, adjust seasoning, and garnish with basil.

Dish image Image for illustrative purposes only. Final presentation may vary.
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Chef's tip

Stir in the coconut milk at the end to keep the sauce smooth and silky.

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