Asun spaghetti is a flavorful fusion meal that combines smoky spicy asun with pasta, creating a rich Nigerian-style dish loved by many food lovers. Originally, asun is a Yoruba delicacy made from grilled goat meat mixed with hot pepper, onions, and spices. Over time, people began pairing it with spaghetti to create a more filling and modern meal.

The smoky taste of the grilled meat mixed with spicy sauce gives the spaghetti a bold flavor that stands out from regular pasta dishes. It’s now becoming popular at parties, lounges, and food spots across Nigeria.

How to Make Asun Spaghetti 🍽️

Ingredients

Spaghetti

Goat meat

Fresh pepper

Scotch bonnet pepper

Onions

Garlic

Seasoning cubes

Curry and thyme

Vegetable oil or butter

Salt

Steps

Wash and season the goat meat with salt, curry, thyme, garlic, onions, and seasoning cubes.

Boil until soft, then grill or roast the meat until slightly smoky.

Cook the spaghetti in salted water until soft and drain it.

Blend pepper, scotch bonnet, garlic, and onions roughly.

Heat oil in a pan, fry the pepper mix, and add seasoning.

Add the grilled goat meat and stir well so the flavors combine.

Mix in the cooked spaghetti and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Serve hot.

💡 Cooking tip: Adding a little smoky grilled flavor to the meat gives the dish its authentic “asun” taste.