Mbakbaka Lybian Pasta | Pasta with meat | المبكبكة الليبية

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content, while rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are economical.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach offers nutrients and can be cheaper when fresh herbs are unavailable.

In a large pan, add the olive oil, when hot add the meat cubes and cook until you see brown patches on the meat.

Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent.

To the meat add the minced garlic and green chili, cook for a minute then add the tomato puree.

After cooking the mixture for two minutes, add the tomato paste and the spices, cook on medium low for two minutes. Add the bell pepper and stir for a minute.

Pour the boiling water over the mixture and let it cook on medium heat. The meat will take around 30 to 40 minutes to cook.

Add the pasta when the meat is cooked. The pasta will take 16 to 18 minutes to cook.

Serve the Mbakbaka on a serving plate with salad or bread on the side.

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