Veg Macaroni Masala

INGREDIENTS

FOR PASTA

• 2 cups Macaroni Pasta
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

MACARONI INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 small Onion finely chopped
• ½ cup Carrots diced
• 1½ cups Bell peppers diced
• ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1¼ teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
• ½ cup + 1 tablespoon extra Marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon Red chili sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

BOIL MACARONI

• Boil water + oil + salt in a heavy-bottomed pan. When the water comes to a boil, stir in macaroni.
• Use the guidelines on the box and cook macaroni according to package instructions. PROTIP – Do not overcook the pasta — Cooking pasta until al dente is the key to a perfectly prepared dish. Al dente macaroni holds its shape better during sautéing and finishes up perfectly to an appealing dish. An overcooked and squishy macaroni makes the dish look unappetizing.
• Rinse well with cold water after straining.

COOK MASALA MACARONI

• Add oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions.
• Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
• Stir in carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until the carrots are soft and tender.
• Stir in bell peppers and sauté for a few minutes.
• Stir in Italian seasoning, chili flakes, cumin powder, and salt. 
• Stir in marinara sauce and chili sauce.
• Mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
• Add boiled macaroni.
• Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and mix until macaroni is evenly coated in the sauce.
• Garnish with chopped scallions, cilantro leaves, and serve.