One Pot Spicy Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni (cooked macaroni)
• 1 cup pasta water (reserved from boiling pasta)
• 200 g chicken (cut into cubes)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (for seasoning chicken)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• onion (chopped)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (for the sauce)
• 100 ml dairy cream (Milk pak or similar)
• cheddar cheese (shredded, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a pan or pot, sauté the 200g of chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red chili flakes until fully cooked and browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter.

4. 4

   Add 1 tsp of garlic paste and the chopped onion to the butter. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in 3 tbsp of tomato paste and 1 tsp of red chili flakes. Cook for a minute to mellow the acidity of the paste.

6. 6

   Pour in 100ml of dairy cream and the 1 cup of reserved pasta water. Stir well to combine and create a smooth sauce.

7. 7

   Add the cooked macaroni and the sautéed chicken back into the pot.

8. 8

   Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.

9. 9

   Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

The author suggests this recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes. Ensure you reserve the pasta water as it helps the sauce emulsify and cling to the macaroni.

Nutrition per serving

• pasta
• spicy
• one-pot
• chicken
• dinner
• quick meal
• homemade