Spicy Masala Mac and Cheese
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4.8
276 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Cuisine
Indian
Spicy Masala Mac and Cheese
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Masala Mac n Cheese with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños, ginger, garlic and garam masala with an EASY Instant Pot recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup red pepper diced
- 1 to 2 jalapeños finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or any mild chili powder, add less if using a spicier variety
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth I use 4 teaspoons of Better than Bouillion vegetable broth paste mixed in 4 cups of water
- 1 cup 2% milk or whole milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
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Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode & heat oil. Add onions, peppers & jalapeno & saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions start to soften. Turn off sauté mode.
- Add ginger, garlic, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, salt & mix well. Add pasta & broth. Close the Instant Pot & Pressure cook for 4 minutes.
- Quick release & open the lid. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode & add milk. Add the cheeses handful at a time & stir well. Add more milk if needed. Continue to stir until the cheeses are well incorporated making a smooth creamy sauce. Turn off the saute mode once all the cheese is melted. Garnish with red chili flakes & cilantro. Enjoy hot!
Stove Top Recipe
- Boil the pasta as per the package instructions, drain the water, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot or work and add onions, peppers & jalapenos. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat or until the onions turn translucent stirring frequently
- Add ginger, garlic, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, salt & mix well cooking for another minute. Add the cooked pasta, ½ cup of water, and mix well until the pasta is heated through
- Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly stir in milk. Add the cheeses handful at a time & stir well. Add more milk if needed. Continue to stir until the cheeses are well incorporated making a smooth creamy sauce. Turn off the heat once all the cheese has melted. Garnish with red chili flakes & cilantro. Enjoy hot!
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Notes
- Notes to make perfect Instant Pot Pasta:
- How to adjust cook time for different types of Pasta
- Makes sure that the pasta is submerged under liquids
- Quick-release after pressure cooking cycle is complete, if you see foam coming out, do a slow quick release by turning the pressure release valve slightly towards venting so the pressure releases slowly. Make sure you press cancel on the Instant Pot while doing this so the pasta does not overcook
- Always stir in cream, cheese, etc. after the pressure cooking cycle completes
- To adjust the pressure cook time for the type of pasta you are using, simply half the cook time on the pasta package. The pasta I used in this recipe has a stovetop cook time of 8 minutes. So I pressure cooked it for 4 minutes
- If you like al dente pasta or if you are using gluten-free pasta further reduce the pressure cook time by 1 minute
- If you are cooking pasta ahead of time, feel free to pressure cook for only 3 minutes as the pasta continues to absorb moisture and continue to soften over time
Nutrition Information
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Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
606mg
(25%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1206IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
371mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1206IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 371mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
276 reviews
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