Somali Digaag iyo Suugo iyo Baasto iyo Kashaato (Chicken with Tomato Sauce, Pasta, and Sesame Cookies)

This recipe combines the flavors of Somali cuisine with a comforting and satisfying meal. The tender chicken in tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the hearty pasta, and the meal is rounded out with a sweet and nutty sesame cookie for dessert.

Halal Main Course Somali Chicken Pasta Somali Cuisine Sesame Cookies
Somali Digaag iyo Suugo iyo Baasto iyo Kashaato (Chicken with Tomato Sauce, Pasta, and Sesame Cookies)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sesame seeds, butter, and sugar to form the cookie dough. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Serve the chicken with tomato sauce over the cooked pasta, and enjoy the sesame cookies for dessert.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Mixing bowl Baking sheet

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve the chicken with a side of Somali flatbread and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tomato sauce.

Cost

$20