1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and dice the red bell pepper.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the niter kibbeh over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the pepper begins to soften.
Add the beef mince to the pan. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the berbere spice and salt over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the meat and vegetables evenly with the spices.
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired. Enjoy your Ethiopian Berbere Beef Pasta!