Somali pasta dishes

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti or penne
• 1 lb ground beef or chicken
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 bell pepper, chopped

Preparation:

• Cook pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Cook sauce: Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft. Add beef or chicken, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and bell pepper (if using). Cook 10 minutes until meat is done.
• Combine: Toss pasta with sauce.
• Serve: Serve hot, optionally with a side of banana (a Somali tradition).