@chefjjskitchen: Mbakbaka (مبكبكه) @ndcmuscat 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 - 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. #food #cooking #pasta #meat #libya #oliveoil