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If you are a fan of Macaroni and meatballs, you must try Persian minced meat macaroni or spaghetti. To make Persian Macaroni with minced meat, also known as “Persian Spaghetti” you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
– 250 grams macaroni pasta
– 250 grams of minced meat (beef or lamb)
– 1 large onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 cup water
– Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Now, let’s go through the step-by-step instructions to make Persian Macaroni with minced meat:
Instruction:
1. Cook the macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked macaroni and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. After onions turned almost gold add minced meat and minced garlic. Sauté until the meats looks brown and cooked.
3. Add spices and tomato paste: Sprinkle the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper over the browned meat. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Add water: Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the flavours have melded together.
5. Layer potato slices in the pan first along with vegetable oil.
6. Combine the macaroni and meat mixture: Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet with the meat mixture. Gently toss everything together until the macaroni is well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.
7. Serve: Transfer the Persian Macaroni with minced meat to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. You can serve it hot as a main course or as a side dish. Enjoy your homemade Persian Macaroni with minced meat!
