MACARONI

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

Macaroni is a type of short, tubular pasta that originated in Italy. However, the history of this pasta is subject to much debate regarding its precise origin. Some historians believe that Macaroni originated in ancient Rome when simple breads were replaced with strips of flour, dried, and cooked. The earliest records of Macaroni date back to the 13th century, when Marco Polo brought a similar type of noodles from China. Whatever the truth, one thing is for sure: Macaroni has become an integral part of Italian cuisine and popular worldwide. 

The main ingredient is semolina flour, which contains high gluten content, it helps the macaroni stalks have toughness, strength, and good water retention. These qualities help Macaroni maintain its shape after cooking and absorb sauces and seasonings effectively.

Usage Instructions

Step 1: Boil water, and add a little salt (recommended ratio: 1 liter of water per 100 g of pasta) to ensure even cooking.  

Step 2: Add the pasta and boil for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve the desired al dente texture. If you prefer softer pasta, boil for 10 minutes.  

Step 3: Drain the pasta, add your favorite vegetables, and especially use Panzani's sauces for a more flavorful dish.

Cooking experience

Stir-fried Macaroni with Beef is a familiar dish that’s always favored for its delicious taste and nutritional value. Panzani will share a recipe that combines the softness of Macaroni with the rich and flavorful taste of fresh beef. This is the ideal choice for a quick, tasty, and nutritious breakfast for the whole family. Let's get cooking with this STIR-FRIED MACARONI BEEF recipe.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ pack of Panzani Macaroni (serves 2-3)
• 300 grams of tender beef
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves green onion 
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Seasonings: oyster sauce, sesame oil/cooking oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, pepper, chili, sugar.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

• Beef: cut into small pieces or puree 
• Washed tomatoes, cut into squares 
• Peel the onion, wash it, and cut it into small wedges 
• Wash the green onions and cut into 4-5 cm lengths.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic. 

Step 2: Start cooking 

• Boil pasta according to Panzani's instructions 
• Put 1 tbsp of oil on a hot pan, add finely chopped garlic and fry flagrantly. 
• Add the beef and stir-fry quickly, season with seasonings to taste. Continue to add the onion, tomato, green onion in turn and stir for about 1-2 minutes. 
• Finally, add the boiled Macaroni and stir-fry until the Macaroni absorbs the flavors. Turn off the heat.

  Step 3: Finish and enjoy

Transfer the dish to a plate and sprinkle it with a little pepper, finely chopped green onions and a few slices of chili (optional). Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal prepared in no time. 

If one day, you have a feeling of losing your appetite because you have to repeat a lot of fish and meat dishes, try switching to lighter yet nutritious options with Panzani. Give the MACARONI VEGETABLES recipe a try!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of Panzani Macaroni 
• 200 grams of straw mushrooms
• 200 grams of fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 4 pieces of tofu 
• 100 grams of garlic chives
• 1 carrot
• 2 cloves of green onion
• Coriander
• Seasonings: Vegetarian broth mix, soy sauce, ground pepper, sugar, vegetarian oyster sauce, chili sauce,...

INTRODUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients 

• Straw mushrooms clean the base, cut in half if the mushrooms are large and soak in diluted salt water. 
• Wash the shiitake mushrooms and slice them. 
• Wash the garlic chives and cut them into pieces. 
• Peel the carrots, cut them into shreds.
• Wash and chop the cilantro. 
• Finely minced garlic 
• Rinse the tofu with warm water and slice to taste

Step 2: Start cooking

• Boil the pasta according to Panzani's instructions.
• Drain the tofu and fry it on both sides with a pan of hot oil and then take it out to drain the oil. 
• Put in a bowl: pure water (1 tbsp) with soy sauce (5 tbsp), sugar (1 tbsp), vegetarian broth mix (1 tbsp), chili sauce (1 tbsp), vegetarian oyster sauce (1 tbsp), a little ground pepper, stir to dissolve spices. 
• Boil a little cooking oil, add minced garlic and fry fragrantly. Then add the carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and straw mushrooms and stir-fry, season with 1/3 cup of the prepared sauce, stir well to cook and absorb the spices. 
• Next, add the Macaroni, add the remaining 2/3 of the sauce and stir well. Finally, add the fried tofu and stir-fry together, stirring until the ingredients are tender. 

Step 3: Finish and enjoy

Sprinkle a little pepper and cilantro on the plate to make the dish more fragrant and attractive! Plates of Macaroni vegetables are attractive and colorful, containing a lot of fiber, vitamins and protein from plants that will help us rebalance our appetite after the days of being "bored with rice, tired of fish".

Macaroni has a mild and aromatic flavor of semolina wheat flour, which is soft and light to enjoy. Flavor and texture are two important factors that make this pasta irresistible. With a mild flavor and a signature soft texture, Macaroni is always the perfect combination with most ingredients. When combined with vegetables, Macaroni becomes a colorful frugal dish, when mixed with sauces, Macaroni brings cozy and nutritious meals to the family. So, whether you love frugality or richness, Macaroni can satisfy everyone's taste, from young children to the elderly.