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Belgo with small pasta

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Traditional Algerian‑Moroccan dish made with small pasta (ditalini or orzo) simmered with meat, tomatoes and a blend of spices, served as a thick comforting soup.

MediumAlgerianServes 4

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Source Video
27m
Prep
48m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.45
Per serving:$2.86

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté onion and meat (step 2) to develop flavors.
  • Cooking the small pasta (step 6) to achieve the right consistency.
  • Serve immediately (step 8) to prevent the dish from drying.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when sautéing.
  • Handle the pot with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Add water gradually to prevent boiling liquid overflow.

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