Mbakbaka Recipe (Libyan One-Pot Pasta Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne or other short pasta
• 1 lb lamb or beef, cut into small cubes
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups fresh filtered tomato juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper