Mother of the CHunks (Libyan Pasta and Sauce)

Ingredients

• 12 ounces pasta, your favorite
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 serrano or jalapeno chilies, whole
• 4 cups water
• 2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 ripe tomatoes, minced
• 4 ounces beef jerky, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• pinch each: nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves
• salt and pepper to taste
• red pepper to taste (optional)