Description
A cozy weeknight dinner blending Indian spices with pasta for a delightful comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g macaroni (mini macaroni)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups water for boiling
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (neutral)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic (4–5 large cloves), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Once boiling, add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat, letting the butter melt and become fragrant.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté until it turns golden and aromatic.
- Toss in the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until they soften and brighten in color.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and red chili flakes, cooking until the tomatoes release their juices and become soft.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pan, gently mixing to coat every piece of pasta with the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Customize by adding cheese, proteins, or seasonal veggies for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg