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Pasta Stew (Mbakbak)

Asma
Mbakbka one of the famous foods in Libya, which many prepare especially singles, in winter. This recipe is quick to prepare and has many nutritional benefits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine libyan
Servings 5
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of penne pasta or snails.
  • 1 lb of lamb or beef meat cut into very small cubes or shredded chicken breasts, or minced meat
  • 2 medium size potatoes peeled and cut into cubes.
  • 1 Large onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic mashed
  • 1 Teaspoon of hot red pepper to taste
  • 6 cups of water
  • 1 ½ cup fresh and filtered tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of curry
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon of mixed spices
  • 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of black pepper.

Instructions
 

  • On medium heat, heat the oil and butter together, then add the meat, salt and black pepper, and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions, and stir with the meat until it wilts, then add the garlic and stir
  • Add the tomato juice, ginger, curry, spices and sauce, and stir very well.
  • Add the water, leave it until the meat is cooked, then add the potatoes, pasta, salt and black pepper, and stir well.
  • Cover the pot, and leave it on a low heat until the pasta and potatoes are tender.
  • Put the pasta stew or Mbakbka in a serving dish, and garnish with parsley leaves
  • Serve and enjoy your dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal
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