Mbakbaka (مبكبكه) @ndcmuscat

• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 onion

4 cloves of garlic

4 chilies (optional)

1 kg meat (of your choice)

4 tomatoes (blended)

2 tbsps tomato paste

salt & pepper

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp dried basil

5 tbsps olive oil

2 to 3 cups ditalini pasta

Directions

start by frying the onion in the olive oil then add the meat with all the spices and tomato paste.

once aromatic add the 4 blended tomatoes with a cup of water and let it simmer on medium heat till the meat is tender. For about 40 minutes.

add the pasta with 2 cups of water and let the pasta cook if you find it too thick you can adjust it with water till you reach the consistency you prefer.