Creamy Pasta with Sedeli Jollof Sauce

This creamy jollof pasta recipe is the perfect fusion of West African spice and comforting Italian-style pasta. Built on Sedeli Foods Jollof Sauce, this jollof pasta recipe delivers a smoky, rich, slightly spicy sauce that clings to every bite – and it comes together in about 30 minutes.

Why you will love this jollof pasta recipe

It takes the bold tomato-pepper flavour of jollof and makes it creamy and family friendly. It is quick enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests, and easy to load up with grilled chicken, shrimp or beef suya.

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
• 1 1/2 cups Sedeli Foods Jollof Sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to make jollof pasta

• Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the Sedeli Foods Jollof Sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan until smooth and creamy.
• Add the cooked pasta and toss well, loosening with the reserved pasta water if needed.
• Top with parsley, chilli flakes, extra parmesan and sliced beef suya if using.

Serving suggestions

Serve this jollof pasta recipe with garlic bread, fried plantain and a chilled citrus drink. Want to recreate it at home? shop our Ghanaian range and grab a jar of our signature sauce to get started.

Quick tip

For the smokiest results, roast the onions and peppers before blending them into the sauce. A splash of pasta water at the end keeps this jollof pasta recipe silky rather than dry, and a little extra parmesan never hurts.