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Masala macaroni topped with cheese, red pepper flakes and cilantro served in a black bowl

Masala macaroni

Viola
Masala macaroni combines the comfort of pasta with the bold flavors of Indian spices, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It makes the perfect dish to pack in lunchboxes and is sure to become a favorite in your household!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Indian Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 cups macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 spicy green chilies (Thai green peppers) (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup green bell-pepper (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup green beans (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons red chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos (can be replaced with soy sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra for salting the pasta water)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (I like using cheddar)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta

  • Bring a medium pot filled ¾ the way up with water to a boil on high heat. Cover the pot with a lid to help the water boil faster.
  • When the water comes up to a boil, add in 1 teaspoon of salt along with the macaroni. Stir the macaroni well so it doesn't stick to the bottom and bring the water back up to a boil.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. In the meanwhile, make the masala sauce.

Make the masala macaroni

  • Heat a large frying pan on medium heat for 1-2 minutes and add the butter and avocado oil.
  • When the butter has melted, add the garlic, ginger and green chili and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it starts smelling aromatic.
  • Now add in the onions and green bell pepper along with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook the veggies for 3-4 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes till they are soft but still holding their shape.
  • Add in the green beans and frozen corn and cook for 1-2 minutes or until they are slightly soft.
  • Now add in Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder, soy sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, sugar and remaining salt and mix everything well together.
  • Drain the pasta when it is cooked and add it directly to the frying pan. Mix everything well together and cook the pasta in this buttery sauce for a 1-2 minutes, so it gets flavored throughout.
  • Top the pasta with the cheese and cover the pan. Cook this on low for 1-2 minutes or until all the cheese has melted.
  • Finally turn off the heat and sprinkle the cilantro on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Estimated Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Masala macaroni
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
1033
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
384
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
844
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
72
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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