How to Make Spicy Macaroni with Tomato Sauce

Co-authored by Linda McNally

Last Updated: March 13, 2023

Ah, spicy macaroni with tomato sauce. Is there anything quite as delicious when you're craving pasta with a kick to it? We certainly can't think of anything! That's why we've put together this easy, delicious recipe for you. Follow the steps below to make delicious, spicy macaroni with tomato sauce you won't be able to get enough of.

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

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Boil water and add about 1/2 cup of macaroni [as required].^{[1]
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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.^{[2]
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Add can of tomatoes/tomato paste and add red chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder and sauté well till the sauce turns thick.
- If you want to make delicious tomato sauce, cook it on low heat for several hours.
- It helps to remove all the water and develop the flavor.
- You can also add salt and olive oil to remove the water and improve the taste.
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Now add the macaroni and sprinkle salt and pepper and mix well. Keep stirring for few minutes and turn off the stove.
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Sprinkle a little lemon juice and coriander leaves and serve with bread or toast.^{[3]
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Community Q&A

Question

What is coriander powder?

Community Answer

Coriander is the seed for cilantro or Chinese parsley. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.
Question

Is it OK to omit chicken or beef stock? Should I put 3 cups or 1/2 cup of macaroni?

Community Answer

Whether you add the chicken/beef stock or not doesn't make much of a difference; it is just to bring a little flavor. It's 3 cups, which is almost equal to 57g of macaroni.
Question

If we don't have all those ingredients?

Community Answer

Then go get them or make something else.

Warnings

Be careful when you are adding the chili powder and don't end up making it too spicy.

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