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Pasta & rice

Tiftitine

Fine pasta steamed and tossed with a beef and date tomato sauce, typical of the Biskra region and southern Algeria. The sweet-savory taste of the dates makes it an original and comforting recipe.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce rouge

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat cut into cubes in the olive oil, then add the sliced onions and garlic.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and grated tomatoes, then season with the ras el hanout, salt and pepper.
  3. Add a little water and simmer covered for 40 minutes, until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  4. Add the dates cut into pieces and the cinnamon, then cook for another 10 minutes so the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta by steaming it or in a little salted water, then drain.
  6. Toss the pasta with the melted butter and semolina grains if you have some.
  7. Spread the pasta on a dish and coat it with the beef and date sauce.
  8. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and parsley, then serve hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with chickpeas and carrots, and use vegetable broth.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.