Kuwaiti Food - የአረቦች ጣፍጭ ፓስታ ( በላሊጥ )

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base for the sauce.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach adds color and nutrition at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot and add pasta; cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley; serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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