October 7, 2021

Macaroni Pasta: Delicious, Spicy and Creamy

Macaroni Pasta: Delicious, Spicy and Creamy
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Cheese macaroni or pasta is a classic comfort food loved by people of all ages. But what makes it truly special is when you add your own personal touch to the recipe. In my family, we have a favorite Indian-style mac and cheese recipe that we love to make on weekends. It’s a spicy and creamy twist on the traditional dish, and it’s always a hit with our children and their friends.

One of the things that we enjoy most about making this dish is how easy it is to customize. We can use different types of pasta or add vegetables to make it healthier. We also like to experiment with different spices and cheeses to give it a unique flavor. The recipe is versatile enough to adapt to our changing tastes and preferences, and it always turns out delicious.

When I make this dish on weekends, my children love to help out in the kitchen. They enjoy measuring out the ingredients, stirring the sauce, and grating the cheese. It’s a fun way to spend time together as a family and to teach our children about cooking and healthy eating habits. It’s become a bit of a tradition in our household, and we love sharing it with others.

Macaroni or Pasta, what’s the difference

If you’re a pasta lover, you might be curious about the difference between pasta and macaroni. Pasta is a broad term that refers to any dish made from durum wheat flour, while macaroni is a specific type of pasta that comes in the form of narrow tubes. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s dive into a delicious recipe that uses macaroni to make a classic comfort food dish: Spicy Creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese with an Indian Twist.

Macaroni is a type of pasta that can be used to make delicious dishes like mac ‘n’ cheese. This recipe is an Indian twist on a classic dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. So the next time you’re in the mood for a creamy, spicy, cheesy pasta dish, give this recipe a try!

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Creamy Red sauce pasta

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Cook Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Italian
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 400 grams Pasta
  • Tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt

Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoon Oil
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 250 grams Mutton mince You can even substitute mutton mince with boneless chicken cubes
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 5 Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili flakes
  • 2 Cubes/Tbsp Cream cheese
  • 3 Slices Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Mozarella
  • 2 Tablespoon Coriander or Parsley For garnish
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  • Salt
  • 1 Broccoli I like to incorporate vegetables as much as possible in all my dishes. There are many alternatives to broccoli — mushrooms, capsicum, carrorts.

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to boil in a large pan.
    Pasta
  • Add some salt and pasta. Cook for 10-15minutes. Keep stirring occasionally.
  • I am using the steam from pasta to cook broccoli.
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  • When the pasta is just tender in 10 minutes, drain water from pasta. Reserve quarter cup of starchy pasta water.
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  • By this time the broccoli would have been cooked. Remove it and keep aside.
    Steamed broccoli
  • Add butter or olive oil to the boiled pasta. This prevents the pasta from sticking.
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Sauce for pasta

  • In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoon oil. Saute onion, add garlic, chili flakes and mutton mince, turmeric powder. Cover and cook.
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  • When the mince is cooked, open the lid. Saute until all the water evaporates. 
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  • Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook until tomatoes turn mushy.You can use tomato sauce instead of tomatoes.
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  • Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese and stir until they melt into the sauce. Switch off the flame.
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  • Pour in cooked pasta and broccoli in a large casserole, add prepared sauce and mix until combined.
    If the pasta is dry add some reserved starch water.
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  • Top it with shredded mozarella and sprinkle some oregano. Cover and bake for 5 minutes until cheese starts melting.
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  • Alternatively you can cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes if baking is not an option.
  • Sprinkle roughly chopped parsley/coriander over top. Serve hot.
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