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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Videos » Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta

    Published: Nov 27, 2022 | Last Updated On: Nov 28, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta

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    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta is a pasta dish with a desi twist. This Indian-style pasta is spicy, loaded with cheese, and is perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or evening snacks (vegetarian).

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    Indisn style macaroni masala served in a bowl.
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    • About Masala Macaroni Pasta
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Masala Macaroni
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About Masala Macaroni Pasta

    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta is an Indian twist to the classic Macaroni Pasta. It is an Italian dish with Indian flavors.

    It is a fusion pasta recipe where cooked macaroni pasta is tossed in a spicy onion, tomato, and cheese-based masala.

    This dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is great to serve for breakfast, light brunch, quick dinner, or evening snacks. It is also a great option to pack for school or office lunch boxes.

    This desi masala pasta is super easy to make using simple ingredients. You can easily double or triple the recipe.

    Ingredients

    Masala  macaroni pasta ingredients 1
    Masala macaroni pasta ingredients 2

    Macaroni – There are many brands of macaroni pasta available in the market. Choose a good one.

    You can also replace macaroni with other pasta like fusilli, farfalle, penne, etc.

    You can use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.

    Oil – I like to use vegetable oil to make this recipe but you can use any cooking oil of your choice. Olive oil, avocado oil, and canola oil, all work great. You can replace oil with butter too.

    Veggies – This Masala Macaroni is loaded with veggies and that’s what I love about this easy and simple recipe. Add some tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers (capsicum), carrots, green peas, and green beans to it.

    You can add other vegetables of your choice like spinach, sweet corn, broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, mushroom, etc too. A great way to use up all the leftover vegetables, right?

    Spice Powders – You will need some everyday Indian spices such as Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

    Garam masala powder, coriander powder, or cumin powder can also be added.

    You can also add some black pepper powder for a spicy kick.

    Italian Seasoning – Add in some mixed Italian seasoning for added flavor. If you do not have Italian seasoning, then use a mix of oregano, red pepper flakes, thyme, etc.

    You can adjust spice powders as per your taste.

    Sauce – You will need hot sauce and tomato ketchup.

    Cheese – This is optional but I like the gooey and creamy texture cheese adds to the macaroni.

    You can use cheddar cheese or Amul processed cheese.

    Green Chillies – Adjust the green chilies as per your taste. If making for kids, you can completely skip it too.

    Others – You will also need fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice (or lemon juice), and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).

    You can add cooked chickpeas, cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc to this macaroni masala pasta recipe to increase the protein.

    How To Make Masala Macaroni

    Cook The Macaroni

    Heat 4-5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.

    When the water starts to boil, add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup of dried macaroni and stir well.

    Cook until the macaroni is Al Dente (just cooked).

    Do not overcook otherwise the pasta will become mushy.

    Drain the water (reserve 1 cup) and toss the cooked macaroni with 1 tablespoon of oil and keep it aside.

    Cooked macaroni tossed with oil.

    Make The Pasta

    Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium flame.

    Oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add ½ cup chopped onions, 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger, 2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies, and saute for a minute.

    Onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies added to the pan.

    Add ½ cup of finely chopped tomatoes and fry for a minute, stirring frequently.

    Tomatoes added to the pan.

    Now add ¼ cup of chopped green bell pepper, ¼ cup of chopped carrots, ¼ cup green beans (cut into small pieces), and ¼ cup of green peas to the pan and stir well.

    Veggies added to the pan.

    Reduce the heat to low.

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times in between.

    Pan covered with a lid.

    Now add ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Spice powders and cheese added to the pan.

    Add 2 teaspoon hot sauce, and 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup and mix well.

    Hot sauce and tomato ketchup added to the pan.

    Now add the boiled macaroni, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro and mix well.

    Macaroni, lime juice and cilantro added to the pan.

    If the pasta is looking very dry, then add some reserved water from cooking the pasta.

    Check for salt and add some more if required.

    Cook for a minute and serve hot.

    You can garnish it with chopped green onions, cilantro, or red chili flakes.

    Ready masala macaroni.

    Storage Suggestions

    This desi macaroni pasta tastes the best when served right out of the pan.

    However, if you have leftovers, then store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in a microwave or in a pan over the stovetop.

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    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta is a pasta dish with a desi twist. This Indian-style pasta is spicy, loaded with cheese, and is perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or evening snacks (vegetarian).

    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta Recipe

    Indian Style Masala Macaroni Pasta is a pasta dish with a desi twist. This Indian-style pasta is spicy, loaded with cheese and is perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or evening snacks (vegetarian).
    4.29 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snacks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup dry macaroni pastaHeat 4-5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
    • 1 tablespoon salt (plus 1 tsp, or to taste)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus 1 tbsp)
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
    • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
    • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum)
    • ¼ cup chopped carrots
    • ¼ cup green beans (cut into small pieces)
    • ¼ cup green peas
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
    • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (or Amul processed cheese)
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
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    Instructions

    Cook The Macaroni

    • Heat 4-5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
    • When the water starts to boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and macaroni and stir well.
    • Cook until the macaroni is Al Dente (just cooked).
    • Do not overcook otherwise the pasta will become mushy.
    • Drain the water (reserve 1 cup) and toss the cooked macaroni with 1 tablespoon of oil and keep it aside.

    Make The Pasta

    • Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium flame.
    • Once the oil is hot, add onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and saute for a minute.
    • Add tomatoes and fry for a minute, stirring frequently.
    • Now add green bell pepper, carrots, beans, and peas to the pan and stir well.
    • Reduce the heat to low.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
    • Now add chili powder, turmeric powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add hot sauce, and tomato ketchup and mix well.
    • Now add the boiled macaroni, lime juice, and cilantro and mix well.
    • If the pasta is looking very dry, then add some reserved water from cooking the pasta.
    • Check for salt and add some more if required.
    • Cook for a minute and serve hot.
    • You can garnish it with chopped green onions, cilantro, or red chili flakes.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EOSlWc_cJ4

    Notes

    You can easily double or triple this recipe.
    You can also replace macaroni with other pasta like fusilli, farfalle, penne, etc.
    You can use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
    You can add other vegetables of your choice like spinach, sweet corn, broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, mushroom, etc too.
    You can add cooked chickpeas, cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc to this macaroni masala pasta recipe to increase the protein content.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2061IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Divya Shivaraman

      July 17, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      MAsala macaroni looks incredibly yummy

      Reply
    2. Senta

      April 03, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      Instead of Italian seasoning is there another option?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 04, 2020 at 2:20 am

        You can use any herb.

        Reply
    3. Sow

      May 30, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Yummy happy for tummy…

      Reply
    4. Sow

      May 30, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Yummy happy for tummy… My kid liked it…

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 31, 2020 at 3:05 am

        Good to know!

        Reply

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