Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 cup dry macaroni pastaHeat 4-5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
• 1 tablespoon salt (plus 1 tsp, or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus 1 tbsp)
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
• ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum)
• ¼ cup chopped carrots
• ¼ cup green beans (cut into small pieces)
• ¼ cup green peas
• ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (or Amul processed cheese)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

Instructions

Cook The Macaroni

• Heat 4-5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
• When the water starts to boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and macaroni and stir well.
• Cook until the macaroni is Al Dente (just cooked).
• Do not overcook otherwise the pasta will become mushy.
• Drain the water (reserve 1 cup) and toss the cooked macaroni with 1 tablespoon of oil and keep it aside.

Make The Pasta

• Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Once the oil is hot, add onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and saute for a minute.
• Add tomatoes and fry for a minute, stirring frequently.
• Now add green bell pepper, carrots, beans, and peas to the pan and stir well.
• Reduce the heat to low.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
• Now add chili powder, turmeric powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add hot sauce, and tomato ketchup and mix well.
• Now add the boiled macaroni, lime juice, and cilantro and mix well.
• If the pasta is looking very dry, then add some reserved water from cooking the pasta.
• Check for salt and add some more if required.
• Cook for a minute and serve hot.
• You can garnish it with chopped green onions, cilantro, or red chili flakes.