Description
A delightful fusion of traditional Italian pasta and vibrant Indian spices, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté until golden and aromatic, filling your kitchen with a delightful scent.
- Toss in the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, and watch as they turn a beautiful translucent hue.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and red chili flakes, cooking until the tomatoes are soft and bursting with flavor.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pan, mixing well to coat each piece in the spicy mixture, creating a delightful symphony of colors and scents.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra chili flakes if you like a bit more heat!
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or your favorite proteins for a variation on the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg