Ají De Fideo Recipe - Traditional Bolivian Noodle Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup ají amarillo paste (or substitute with 2 tbsp mild chili paste + 1 tbsp yellow bell pepper purée)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 8 oz thin spaghetti, broken into thirds
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (for garnish)