Tunisian Farka (Breakfast Pasta from North Africa)

Tunisian Farka (Breakfast Pasta from North Africa) recipe pinit

Farka is a traditional Tunisian breakfast dish that combines pasta, eggs, and flavorful spices.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1520
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss well to combine with the tomato mixture.
  5. Make four wells in the spaghetti mixture and crack an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 380kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g24%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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