Somali Pasta with Beef and Vegetables
Ingredients
- Canola oil28g
- Yellow Onion110g≈ 1 medium
- Garlic, raw12g≈ 1.25 × 3 cloves
- Cumin4.2g≈ 0.75 × 1 tablespoon
- Coriander3.6g≈ 2 × 1 teaspoon ground
- Ground Beef 80/201362g≈ 3 × 1 lb
- Potatoes, russet180g≈ Potato small (1-3/4" to 2-1/4" dia)
- Carrots61g≈ 1 medium
- Tomatoes123g≈ 1 medium
- CHICKEN STOCK480g≈ 2 × 1 cup
- Tomato sauce, canned375g≈ 1.5 × cup
- Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)75g
- Cilantro2g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
Estimated Cost
- Canola oil (28g)—
- Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
- Garlic, raw (12g)$0.32
- Cumin (4.2g)$0.22
- Coriander (3.6g)$0.34
- Ground Beef 80/20 (1362g)$23.97
- Potatoes, russet (180g)—
- Carrots (61g)$0.15
- Tomatoes (123g)$0.62
- CHICKEN STOCK (480g)$0.84
- Tomato sauce, canned (375g)—
- Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) (75g)—
- Cilantro (2g)$0.10
* Cost estimate based on 9 of 13 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
2. Stir in the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- 3
3. Mix in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Let this fragrant mixture cook for 1 minute.
- 4
4. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (about 3-5 minutes).
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5. Pour in the chicken stock, pasta sauce, potatoes, carrot, and tomato. Increase the heat to bring everything to a boil.
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6. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes and carrot are tender.
- 7
7. Divide the cooked pasta among bowls or plates. Ladle the beef and vegetable mixture over the pasta.
- 8
8. Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.