Salvadoran macaroni is a traditional and easy-to-make recipe that combines pasta with a rich tomato and meat sauce, flavored with fresh herbs.
Perfect for busy days, this recipe offers a nutritious and flavorful dish that delights the whole family.
The preparation involves cooking the macaroni al dente, making a sauce with ground meat, onion, garlic, and herbs, and finally mixing everything to get a comforting dish. You can adapt it to your tastes by adding other ingredients or spices. It's ideal for sharing with family at any time of the day and can be complemented with grated cheese and parsley for a special touch.
Salvadoran Macaroni
Ingredients
1 pound of Macaroni
1 pound of Ground beef, chicken, or pork
1 can of Tomato sauce
½ cup of Chopped onion
2 tablespoons of Chopped parsley
4 Basil leaves
2 Garlic
1 liter of Water
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Oil
Margarine
Grated cheese
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot with water, salt, and oil, boil the macaroni for 15 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2 : In a skillet with a bit of oil, cook the ground meat with chopped garlic, salt, and pepper until it releases its juice, then set aside.
Step 3 : In the same skillet, sauté the onion with a little margarine until transparent, then add the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Step 4 : Add the cooked meat to the sauce, then stir in the chopped parsley and basil, cooking everything together for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
Step 5 : Finally, mix the macaroni with the meat and tomato sauce, adjust the salt and pepper, and serve topped with grated cheese and parsley for garnish.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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