Macaroni in Minced Meat Cashew nut Sauce

Macaroni  in Minced Meat Cashew Nut Sauce

I am loving my one-bowl tasty creation of Macaroni in Minced Meat Cashew Nut Sauce.  I know there are many of us who like the look of Mac and Cheese. We either cannot find cheese or are intolerant to dairy so here is an alternative. When I think of something interesting for dinner then here it is. Cooking with cashew nut has opened up so many interesting dishes. The creaminess of cashew makes it interesting in making local soups, snacks, desserts and so on.

Today it’s just simply using cashew nut as creamer for this pasta sauce. The nutty flavor, slightly sweet taste and nutritional value of cashew nut makes this dish interesting. Here is how I made this dish .

Recipe for making Macaroni in Minced Meat Cashew nut Sauce

2 cups Macaroni

1 cup roasted Cashew nut (Powder)

3 pieces of Mushroom sliced (optional)

1 cup minced meat

1 tablespoon chopped Parsley (optional)

Beef or Chicken seasoning to taste

1 clove Garlic (minced)

1 cooking spoon Tomato/Pepper/Onion blend

1/4 medium size Onion (finely chopped)

1/2 teaspoon Ginger powder

Dry Pepper to taste

1 cooking spoon Vegetable oil

Salt to taste

 

Method for making Macaroni in Minced meat Cashew nut Sauce

1. Mix the minced with beef seasoning, ginger,garlic,dry pepper, tomato/pepper/onion blend.

2. Heat the oil and fry the minced meat. Use the spoon to separate the mince to reduce lumps.

3. Cover the pot for about 10 minutes to allow meat cook. The meat will release its own water.

4. Whilst meat is cooking, boil the macaroni till cooked and set aside aside.

5. Dissolve the cashew nut powder into a paste in about 1/4 cup warm water or meat stock and set aside.

6. Heat about 2 tablespoons oil, fry chopped onion and mushroom for 2 minutes, take out and set aside.

7. Add the cashew paste to the meat pot and cook for about 2 minutes to allow sauce thicken.

8. Return the onion and mushroom to the sauce pot , correct seasoning and cook for a few seconds.

9. Add the macaroni, stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes .

10. Serve hot with sprinkles of parsley.