Libyan Imbakbaka - African Food Network

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 cups water
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 jalapeños optional
• 2 &1/2 cups pasta shells or macaroni
• 2 large tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 medium onion diced diced
• 1/2 cup mix of frozen peas (carrots and chickpeas you can add beans as well)
• 1 medium potato (cut into small cubes)
• 7 springs fresh basil finely chopped – leave some to garnish
• 2 minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil