Cheesy Masala Macaroni Recipe

Introduction

Cheesy Masala Macaroni Recipe or Masala Pasta First of all, let us understand that the origin of pasta is considered to be Italy. When pasta came to India from Italy, we mixed spices and cheese in it which made pasta more delicious, spicy and tangy which is liked very much by people in India.

So let’s learn how to make Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

Ingredients for Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

1/2 tbsp Oil

1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds 

Prepared Ginger Garlic Paste

1 large Onion, Roughly Sliced 

1 tsp Degi red Chilli powder 

1 tsp Coriander powder 

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 

1/2 cup water( as your required)

1 medium size Tomato, roughly chopped 

1 large Carrot, cut into dice

1/2 cup fresh green peas

Salt to your taste 

1/2 tsp sugar 

1/2 cup macaroni pasta 

1 cup water (as required)

2 tbsp Butter, cube

150 gms paneer, cut into cube

1 medium size Capsicum, small diced

1 tbsp Coriander steams, finely chopped 

A pinch of garam masala 

1/4 cup processed cheese, grated

Preparations before making cheesy masala macaroni pasta.

Before preparing cheesy Masala Macaroni recipe follow these steps If you want to make cheesy masala macaroni recipe pasta quickly, then it is very important to prepare a few things beforehand.

(1) First of all, boil the macaroni pasta well.

(2) After that, chop ginger, garlic and tomato finely and keep it aside.

(3) Grate the cheese and cut the paneer into cubes.

(4) After that, prepare the masala and keep it ready.

If you want to make masala pasta quickly, you should keep these things in mind, it will be easier for you to make it.

How to Make Cheesy Masala Macaroni (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: How to boil macaroni pasta

This is the first step of making cheesy Masala Macaroni Recipe

  • First of all take water in a vessel and leave it to heat.
  • After that add pasta and also add some salt to the water, which makes the pasta even more tasty.
  • Cook the pasta for about 6 to 7 minutes so that the pasta does not overcook and remains chewable.
  • If you cook the pasta well then you have done half the work.
  • After that you stain the pasta.
Cheesy Masala Macaroni recipe

Step 2: Preparing the Masala

  • First of all take a pan and put one tbsp oil in it
  • After that add cumin seeds and fry them a little
  • When the cumin seeds are fried then add chopped ginger and garlic and keep stirring it till it starts smelling
  • Then add onion and fry it till it starts looking red
  • After that add tomatoes and fry them well
  • After that add spices like coriander powder, turmeric powder and chili powder and then mix them well till it smells.
  • After that add grinded tomato which is called tomato puree.
  • Then add water and cook it and add salt according to your taste
Cheesy Masala Macaroni
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

Step 3: Spice It Up!

  • Salt (as per taste)
  • Red chili flakes
  • Red chili sauce
  • Tomato ketchup
  • Give everything a good mix.
  • Everyone in India likes Indian taste, so add a pinch of garam masala at the end for Indian taste.
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

Step 4: Adjust Sauce Consistency

  • After this, check the sauce to see if you have added the right amount or not. If the sauce seems a little thick, you can balance it by adding some water.
  • After that, keep mixing it well until you feel that the sauce is ready for pasta.

Step 5: Add Macaroni and Paneer

  • After that, put the boiled macaroni in the pan and mix it well.
  • And add the cubed paneer to it and mix it well so that all the masala and sauce mix well.
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

Step 6: Add Cheese

  • Now add grated cheese to it.
  • After that mix it well till the cheese blends well with the masala, sauce and pasta.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Before serving the cheesy Masala Macaroni recipe garnish is very important because it provide good looking and attractive

  • Garnish with fresh coriander 
  • Serve it hot and fresh 
Cheesy Masala Macaroni Pasta

Tips to Make Perfect Cheese Masala Macaroni

  • Don’t Overboil Pasta: Pasta should not be cooked too much otherwise its taste may get spoilt and you may feel wet while eating it
  • Save Pasta Water: Do not throw away the water of pasta, it helps in thickening your sauce
  • No Rinsing Pasta With Water after Boiling: After boiling, do not wash the pasta with water, leave it in the air for some time
  • Don’t Overcook after adding Cheese: After adding paneer, do not cook it too much, cook till the paneer melts
  • Add Veggies: you can also mix vegetables in it, for protein you can use vegetables like capsicum, mushroom and corn

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheesy Masala Macaroni

Q1. Can I use any pasta for this recipe?

For Cheesy Masala Macaroni pasta you can use small size pasta like macaroni, fusilli, etc.

 

You can add corn, mushrooms, carrots and many other vegetables for more protein

To make it more creamy, you can add a spoon of fresh cream and milk to it.

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