Zesty Tomato Paneer Cheese Macaroni Bake
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We all love macaroni and it can be made in so many different ways. So thought of sharing this easy way of making it.
This Zesty Tomato Paneer cheese macaroni bake, is zesty tangy and full of flavours, which is loved by people of all ages. Zesty Tomato Paneer cheese macaroni bake, is a very healthy and tasty option for kids lunch box. Can be made with So many different veggies, best idea to give veggies to fussy eating kids. This recipe is a hit at my home, my both kids dance with joy when i make these for their tiffin (but i can never make in small batches, as i have to pack extra for their friends🙂ðŸ˜)
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Ingredients
- 2 cup macaroni uncooked
- Ice cold water
- 2-3 large tomatoes blanched & peeled
- 2 large onions chopped
- 1 capsicum cleaned and chopped
- 3-4 cloves of Crushed garlic
- 2-3 tbspn tomato ketchup
- Black pepper as per taste
- Salt
- Pasta seasoning as per taste
- 1/4 cup Paneer crumbled
- 1/2 cup Grated cheese
- 1/2 cup Any milk
- Few tablespoons Almond meal
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Instructions
- Preheat oven. Boil 1 litre water with a teaspoon of salt. When it starts boiling add macaroni. Let it cool half way. Strain and immediately put them in ice cold water.
- Puree the Blanched tomatoes.
- In a pan saute garlic onions and capsicum.
- Add tomato puree and let it cook till some of the liquid is evaporated.
- Add all the spices salt and seasoning as per your taste.
- Now add in the ketchup. Mix everything well.
- Time to add your half cooked macaroni. Mix well without breaking the macaroni.
- Prepare a puree of paneer +milk +almond meal+ cheese.
- In an oven safe casserole spread the macaroni.
- Pour the pureed white sauce. Sprinkle some herbs on top. Cover with an Aluminium foil and bake for 20 min then remove the foil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Do not over cook pasta in water. Always transfer them into cold water to stop them from cooking in their own steam.
You can add any of your favourite vegetables. Paneer can be replaced with tofu, cream cheese or more cheese.
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