Tunisian Pasta with Chicken and Harissa (Makarouna bel Djej)
Here is a recipe that smells of sunshine and Tunisian spices: makarouna bel djej, pasta with chicken and harissa. You will love this generous dish where the spicy tomato sauce coats the pasta and tender chicken. Tunisian cuisine stands out for its bold use of harissa, a chili paste that gives character to every dish. It is a Mediterranean cuisine, rich in flavors, that blends spices with finesse. To make this recipe, you need simple ingredients: pasta, chicken, tomatoes, garlic, spices, and of course harissa. A convivial dish to share with family!
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or rigatoni)400 g
- Chicken breasts500 g
- Onion1 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Harissa2 tbsp
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Chopped tomatoes400 g
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper (optional)1 pinch
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Fresh chopped parsley2 tbsp
- Grated cheese (optional)50 g
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into cubes. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until tender.
- 3
Add the chicken cubes and brown on all sides. Stir in the harissa, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Heat through for 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley and optionally grated cheese.
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