Desi Cheesy Pasta with Aakhri Masala
A creamy, cheesy pasta with a flavorful Indian spice twist using Aakhri Masala - comfort food that brings together Italian tradition and desi flavors in every bite.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
penne or macaroni pasta (dry)
300 g
cheddar cheese (grated)
150 g
whole milk (room temperature)
250 ml
butter
30 g
all-purpose flour
20 g
onion (finely chopped)
1 piece
garlic cloves (minced)
3 piece
bell pepper (diced)
1 piece
Aakhri Masala spice mix
2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Boil the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.
Prepare the vegetables
Finely chop onion, mince garlic and dice bell pepper if using.
Make the white sauce base
Melt butter in a pan, add flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Add milk and spices
Gradually whisk in milk, add Aakhri Masala, salt and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens.
Sauté the aromatics
In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add bell pepper if using.
Combine pasta and sauce
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly, then stir in grated cheese until melted.
Serve hot
Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may thicken when refrigerated - add milk when reheating
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