Make Spicy Macaroni with Tomato Sauce

Spicy macaroni with a tomato sauce. A cheap but delicious dish which can be eaten at any time of the day. This article will teach you how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry macaroni elbows
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 6 ounces water
  • 135 grams canned tomatoes or tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon
  • 4 coriander leaves
  • 1 red onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup beef or chicken stock, cubed
  • Slices of toast (optional)

Steps

  1. Boil water and add about 1/2 cup of macaroni [as required]. Add a tsp of salt and a small cube of chicken or beef stock and let the macaroni boil well till it turns soft.When done,drain all the water and keep aside.
  2. While the macaroni boils ,pour a little oil to the frying pan and add diced onion and garlic and sauté well till they turn slightly brown.
  3. Add can of tomatoes/tomato paste and add red chili powder,cumin powder and coriander powder and sauté well till the sauce turns thick.
  4. Now add the macaroni and sprinkle salt and pepper and mix well . Keep stirring for few minutes and turn off the stove.
  5. Sprinkle a little lemon juice and coriander leaves and serve with bread or toast.

Tips

  • You can sprinkle a little bit of cheese to grilled toast and serve it with this recipe.
  • Add hot water to make the sauce mix easily.
  • Make sure you finish it it within 2 or 3 days and not more.

Warnings

  • Be careful when you are adding the chili powder and don't end up making it too spicy.
  • Don't sauté the onion and garlic pieces for too long.

Things You'll Need

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Strainer
  • Serving plate
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons

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