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Tandoori masala macaroni and cheese on a blue plate with a fork and steamed broccoli to the side on a pink cloth.
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Tandoori Masala Macaroni and Cheese - Indian Style Pasta

Creamy, spicy and cheesy tandoori/tikka masala macaroni and cheese! Stovetop Indian style macaroni pasta that is easy to make with no flour and satisfies the craving for a tasty, easy meal in one pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: indian fusion
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: indian style macaroni, indian style pasta recipe, masala macaroni and cheese, tandoori pasta, tikka masala pasta, veg pasta recipe indian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Pot
  • pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup onion 35g chopped finely
  • 1 roma tomato chopped finely (125g)
  • 8 oz cheese slices or shredded 228g (dont use pre-shedded)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk 8oz
  • 1 jalapeno 34g chopped finely
  • 2 tsp tandoori masala
  • ½ tsp kashmiri chilli
  • ¾ tsp salt taste and adjust to preference
  • 2½ cups small shells 10oz / 290g
  • 3 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

  • Heat water to boil in pot and add pasta to cook per instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
    small shell pasta cooked
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in pan on medium high. Add onions and garlic. Cooking about two minutes and mixing. Add in tomatoes and jalapenos. Cook two more minutes.
    tomatoes onions peppers cooking in gray pan
  • Add in evaporated milk and cheese, stir until cheese melts. Add in spices/salt and mix. Add in 3 tbsp milk to thin the consistency a little. It will thicken as cools.
    cheese sauce with indian spices
  • Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce and mix well.
    indian style macaroni

Notes

  • Prep ingredients by chopping all very finely!
  • Make sure to use an authentic tandoori masala spice blend
  • Use cheese from a block or cheese slices to avoid the extra anti-caking ingredients that comes in pre-shredded cheese bags
  • You can always change the consistency of the cheese sauce by adding milk to make creamier
  • When reheating, adding a little water or milk will also help to loosen consistency of the sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg