I wanted to try something different rather than what we cook daily... So thought why not macaroni ? I like pasta with white alfredo sauce which tastes little blunt. But my hubby doesn't like white base. He likes something tangy and spicy... Hence i decided to make with tomato base. For me i made the veggie macaroni and for him i added shredded boiled chicken.... It did turn out tasty and he liked it so much. So here it goes...
Ingredients:
Macaroni - 100 gms
Onion (Finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
Tomato (Blanched and finely chopped) - 3/4 cup
Capsicum (Julienne) - 2 tbsp
Garlic (Finely Chopped) - 1 tbsp
Cheddar cheese (grated) - 2 tbsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Tabasco Sauce - 2 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp ( I used olive oil)
* Blanching tomato - Just slit the tomato with a knife at the bottom of the tomato and put it in boiling water for 1 min. Take it and run it under cold water. This way the skin of the tomato can be peeled off.
How to make:
1. Cook the macaroni in boiling water with 1 tsp of salt for 7-8 mins.
2. In a pan, heat oil and add the onion. Once the onion turns transparent, add the garlic and saute for 2 mins.
3. Add the chopped tomato, salt and Tabasco sauce. Sprinkle little water and saute for 2-3 mins. This will be in saucy consistency.
4. Now in a microwave bowl add the cooked macaroni, sauteed masala, capsicum and cheese. Mix well.
5. Microwave this at 70 % for 3 mins. the cheese will melt and blend well.
6. Serve it hot by sprinkling few grated cheese on top and with toasted bread....
P.S. You can add boiled shredded chicken during the microwave stage incase you want to make it a non veg macaroni...!!
