Veg Macaroni Masala

5 from 1 vote

If you love fusion recipes, here’s an Italian dish for you with a delightful Indian twist! It’s a mix of Indian Italian flavors smartly blended into one delectable dish- Veg Masala Macaroni! It is flavor-packed, nutrition-packed, and of course fun-packed too.

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Ruchi

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

GARNISHES

- - Chopped scallions
- - Chopped cilantro leaves

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.

Notes

Frequently Asked questions

How can I store this Macaroni dish?

As fresh veggies are added to the Macaroni, I would not recommend you store it for too long. This will make the veggies lose their nutritional value and also their texture. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and placed in the fridge for not more than 2 days.

Can I reheat the Macaroni?

Yes. Transfer the Macaroni to a saucepan and set the flame to low-medium. If the macaroni feels dry, add 1/8 cup of hot water and gently give a toss before reheating.

How do I serve Macaroni?

This Macaroni tastes just great on its own. However, you can pair it with

Garlic knots
Focaccia bread
Or a bowl of hot soup.

How can I reuse the leftover Macaroni Masala?

There are a few fantastic ways you can relish this delicious recipe.

You can stuff the leftover macaroni in puff pastry and make macaroni puffs. Bake in the oven at 400° F until golden, and there you are with the delicious Masala Macaroni Veg Puffs!
You can make a Panini sandwich with the leftover macaroni masala. Just layer a sandwich with macaroni masala, and your Panini sandwiches are ready to devour!

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