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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe
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This quick and easy Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines a creamy dressing – like a mixture of Greek yogurt or sour cream – with freshly sliced cucumbers and red onions along with plenty of chopped dill! It’s the perfect unique pasta salad recipe for your next barbecue party.

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

Loaded with tender pasta, crisp juicy cucumbers, fresh dill and red onion, this dish will be the hit of every get together. And it comes together within just few minutes and it’s incredibly delicious! The dressing in this salad doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, but that’s really the beauty of this recipe! The fresh Greek yogurt adds a little zip to the dressing while the dill adds summery freshness complementing the cucumber and cooked pasta perfectly!

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

If you have access to fresh dill, it really makes a huge difference in this salad.

Ingredients in Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe?
- Pasta: penne or rotini pasta
- Cucumbers: fresh long English cucumbers work the best for this recipe
- Onion: red onion (can sub white for less of a “bite”)
- Dressing: sour cream or Greek yogurt and vinegar
- Herb: fresh dill
- Spices: salt and pepper
Ist Gather Your Equipment’s:
- a Sharp Knife, for cutting
- a round spoon, to remove seeds
- Spatula, for mixing
- Cutting Board
- Hand Whisker
- Large Glass Bowl
How to Make this Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad:

This is such an easy recipe, y’all. Seriously. Yes to Summer recipes that don’t require hardly any effort!

1. First, begin by cooking your pasta according to the box instructions! Make sure to salt your water and cook the pasta until al dente. Once it’s done, let it cool! If desired, rinse cold water over top to stop the cooking and speed up the cooling process.

Cook pasta. drizzle with oil

Sprinkle pepper and toss to coat evenly.

2. While the pasta is cooling off, slice up your cucumber! Slice it in half lengthwise and then slice very thin slices of cucumber.

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise

remove seeds using a spoon

Dice it into thin slices.

and its done !!

3. Do the same thing with the red onion! Thin slices go a long way here, folks! While it’s not required, soaking the onions in cold water for a few minutes takes just a little bit of bite out of them. .

Thinly slice onion

place in a bowl of cold water

4. Next, mix together the delicious Greek yogurt dill dressing! Combine the Greek yogurt with the dill, vinegar, salt (i added the pink salt) and pepper. Mix until deliciously thick and creamy. Set this aside.

Mix dressing ingredients

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. In a large bowl, add your cooled off pasta. On top, add your cucumbers, onions and all of the Greek yogurt dressing! Mix together gently until fully combined.

Add pasta, cucumber and onion

Pour dressing over it.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. I always love garnishing with a big pinch of extra dill – it makes it taste extra fresh and adds an amazing pop of flavor.

Toss to combine

sprinkle some extra dill (if desired)

7. Let it sit in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes to make sure all of the flavors can melt together and it can stay cold! Enjoy when chilled and eat up! 🙂

Note: If possible try to toss this at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Bismillah let’s get started.
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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

This quick and easy Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines a creamy dressing – like a mixture of Greek yogurt or sour cream – with freshly sliced cucumbers and red onions along with plenty of chopped dill! It’s the perfect unique pasta salad recipe for your next backyard barbecue.

Keyword 30 minutes meals, cucumber, greek yogurt, Pasta, pasta salad, salad, summer salad, veggie salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
For Pasta Salad:
½ pound medium sized pasta such as penne or rotini
2 large English cucumber thinly sliced
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
For Salad Dressing:
1 cup sour cream or whole fat plain Greek yogurt can substitute mayo if desired
2 tbsp. fresh chopped dill
2 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
For Garnishing
fresh dill

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let it cool.
While the pasta is cooling, Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. (see note)
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds using a spoon then dice it into thin slices.
To Make The Salad Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream or Greek yogurt along with the vinegar, fresh dill, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
To Make The Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad:
In a large bowl, add the cooled rigatoni pasta. Top with the fresh sliced cucumber and red onion.
Pour dressing over pasta and toss to combine.
Place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let the pasta salad cool off and for the flavors to meld together.
When serving, if desired, add a large handful of dill on top for garnish and an extra pop of flavor!
Delicious Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes
Soaking the onions in cold water is optional but takes a bit of the “bite” out of the onion.
Serving Suggestions:
Goes great with BBQ Chicken Wings.
Want more Pasta Salad Inspiration?

Here are some other Pasta Salad recipes on my blog:
- Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
- Creamy Shell Pasta Salad
- Russian Macaroni Salad
- Macaroni Egg Salad
Hope you guys loved this one and are having a great Summer. Let me know what your favorite garden produce is this time of year in the comments below!

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March 10, 2021
Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe – Just Like the Restaurants Make It
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Who needs takeout when homemade tastes better and you’re in control of the ingredients. Next time when you crave Chinese food, instead of take-out, make this quick, easy and Incredibly delicious hot and sour noodles. Perfect comfort food and a a hearty meal, full of veggies, egg noodles and fried chicken, that’s ready in under 30 minutes!

Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe – Just Like the Restaurants Make It

This Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe makes a bright and healthy dinner for a small family. There are layers and layers of flavors in these easy noodles that are ready in 30 minutes. Soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, ginger- garlic, red chili and tomato sauce coat the noodles beautifully. They’re hot and sour with a very subtle heat from the ginger and hot pepper sauce. Fried Chicken, Onion, Capsicum add texture and crunch. Olives and tomato add bright color.
I love the hot, spicy, salty, savory, garlicky and the slippery noodles. It’s all about the combination of textures and flavors — there’s tangy sauces, crispy fried Chicken, zesty vegetables, salty Egg noodles and chili flakes for heat.

A bowl of hot and sour slurping goodness. _ Just Like the Restaurants Make It!

These noodle bowls are a lightning fast dinner that the whole family is sure to enjoy. They are surprisingly easy to make from scratch, and you don’t need to worry about the questionable sodium ingredients that are listed in the store bought version.

What makes hot and sour Noodles HOT?

The heat in this hot and sour noodles comes from red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. The noodles has to be on the hotter side. The sourness comes from adding vinegar right at the end. If you add the vinegar in the beginning or towards the middle, the vinegar will evaporate during cooking. Which is why we add the vinegar right at the end.

These noodles will be your new go-to. Take it to work for lunch, take it to cookouts, make it for your family dinner. Trust me – you’ll knock their socks off with this one.

Bismillah let’s get started.

Ingredients in Hot and Sour Noodles?

This Hot and Sour Noodles recipe is quick, requires few ingredients and is great for those days when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. The list of ingredients is so simple – red chilli flakes, ginger, garlic, onion, capsicum, tomato, chicken, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and egg noodles of course. These are things that are probably already in your pantry so its a quick and easy dinner to make which is ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for last minute dinners!

How to make the Restaurant Style Hot and Sour Noodles (step by step instructions):

However, in order to get the restaurant like taste and texture it needs to be cooked in a certain way and this step by step recipe of Hot and Sour noodles explains it with photos and detailed instructions. The tips and serving ideas given after directions will also help you avoid some common mistakes which can ruin the dish.

1. Prepare the ingredients (this is the most time-consuming part of the recipe, but then it goes very quickly):
Chicken: Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, mix with ginger garlic paste, egg white, Cornflour, soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, red pepper and salt to taste. You can cook right away or leave to marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Vegetables: Chopped ginger and garlic and cut onion, capsicum, and Tomato in ¼ inch cubes and keep aside.
Hot and Sour Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoon hot pepper Sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, salt and Pepper to taste, chili flakes. Set aside.
Egg Noodles: Cook the egg noodles in boiling water, add a little salt, cook for 5-7 minutes, then strain.
2. Cook the Marinated Chicken: Now heat 4 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large frying pan, cook the marinated chicken over high heat for 2 minutes (no stirring), then on the other 4-5 minutes more, or until cooked through and golden brown. Take it from the oil. It‘s important not to overcook the chicken, otherwise, the coating will be slightly burned, cook it only until it changes its color to golden brown.
3. Saute Ginger & Garlic: Add ginger garlic paste in remaining oil to the same pan, and saute for 30 seconds, until lightly browned. Then add 1/2 cup of water, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce and red chili flakes. Let it simmer for 2 minutes or until all water dries up.
4. Stir Fry Vegetables: Add onion, capsicum, tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly tender and browned, but still a little crunchy (they should not be completely cooked).
5. Add Fried Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces back to the pan, and the tomato ketchup and vinegar. Stir well.
6. Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles and toss everything together.
7. Final Step: Transfer to into serving bowl. Top with olives and sprinkle some red flakes. Enjoy! 🙂
Check it out Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe and printable version here!!

Other versions of this dish:
- If you‘d rather have a sweet and sour chicken with noodles, check out this recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles, served on noodles.
- For a desi twist try this recipe: Finger Lickin Butter Chicken Pasta
- I also have for you a similar dish: Hot and Sour Soup
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out and do take a few seconds to rate it! I would love to see your recreations so tag me on instagram @recipestable or Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
March 29, 2020
Finger Lickin’ Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
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How much do you love Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)? A lot, right? Then why not turn your favorite food into a magical new dish with this clever idea? Yes, Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make.

BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA

Finger Lickin Butter Chicken Pasta

Here’s the truth. I have no idea how I came up with this recipe. A lazy saturday night lead to me cook up a quick, yet comforting, dinner where I had to use what I had on hand. I found some leftover butter chicken in my fridge and I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment.

Butter Chicken

I love creating recipes with what’s on hand, so I decided to use the noodles as a ‘pasta’ base, and create this Pakistani inspired spicy, creamy Butter Chicken Pasta with the remaining ingredients to go along. With a few twists, out came a perfectly balanced and super satisfying Pakistani Italian fusion that worked in every way, and came together in under 30 minutes

butter chicken pasta2

Pasta tossed in creamy butter chicken or Murgh Makhani. The pasta noodles soaks up all the creamy buttery sauce from the butter chicken. It was a purely experimental and turned out to be one of the best pasta dishes I ever had.

Spicy, Rich, Buttery and creamy Butter Chicken Pasta

If you’re looking for a way to switch up your meal-prep routine then this is a great way to do so. This Finger lickin Butter chicken pasta recipe is a yummy Italian Pakistani combo that you should try out. This one pot tasty meal will add spice and flavor to your normal dinner routine! Hope you will enjoy 🙂

Spicy and creamy 30-minute butter chicken Pasta.

Bismillah let’s get started.

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Finger Lickin’ Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes.

Keyword Butter, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Murgh Makhani, Noodles, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2-1/2 cups Butter chicken curry for recipe click here
1 packet (about 200 gm ) noodles or pasta of your choice
2 green chilies thinly sliced ( optional)
few Coriander leaves for garnishing
red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and keep aside.
Meanwhiile, prepare butter chicken according to the recipe instructions (for reciep click here).
Add pasta to the prepared butter chicken(murgh makhani).
Toss to coat evenly.
Heat through.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over it.
Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves.
Dish it out.
Finger Linkin’ Butter Chicken is ready to serve.
I have also posted Karahi Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni which are another easiest & tastiest version of making classic dinner at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

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September 28, 2018
The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

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How are you all doing? Did anything exciting happen lately? I am sorry for my absence, life has kept me, but I have a free few days a head of me to be around more.

Let’s Start Today’s Post with some Food for the Soul

“Expectation is the root of all heartache”. _William Shakespeare

I guess I need not say much about the quote I am sharing with all of you today. I am a person of high expectations – despite trying to develop myself into a better person and having reduced my level of expectation from all around me, I have not reached the level where I would have zero expectation.

I guess it is not human to reach that kind of a stage, but still I would love to reach a stage where my expectations are so low that it does not guarantee any heartbreaks if things don’t happen just like how I want it to be. I really don’t know whether I will ever reach that situation but yes, I am trying…

It’s Getting Cold . Now Let’s Have Some Food Talk To Warm & Nourish Our Soul!!

Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti Meatballs

What’s better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night? Today I want to share a recipe that feels, to me, like the closest you can get to “comfort food” during Whole 30.

Can’t stop, won’t stop with the Comfort Food recipes this winter. ♡

For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers. While the spaghetti sauce cooks, you’ll make the meatballs and while the meatballs cook, you’ll boil your pasta. Makes 16 meatballs, two per person. I made these meatballs with chicken mince , but you can use whatever ground meat you’d like to use, actually(beef, lamb, turkey). They are super soft, tender and juicy because they cook right in the sauce and I used fresh bread crumbs and not dried ones.The sauce is my Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce and I just add the meatballs (& spaghetti) to make this a complete meal… but don’t forget the salad.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

This is really a quick and easy recipe because the sauce takes 5 minutes of prep and the meatballs take 10 minutes to put together. Then it all cooks in one pot and you have the most delicious spaghetti dinner.

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

Whether you’re having company or a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs. Try my easy recipe and you’ll see why they call it comfort food. They really just melt in your mouth.

Here’s your go-to, foolproof, The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs recipe you’ll never want to be without.

I have also posted Mince Macaroni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pasta home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

Happy Dinner Making!!

January 30, 2017
Keema Macaroni Recipe (Mince Macaroni)
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Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

Pasta, for me, is the ultimate comfort food. I love anything to do with pasta or macaroni, as they are my go-to on my lazy days. Today i am sharing a super easy Keema Macaroni recipe for busy weeknight Meals. One dish I make quite frequently when I have some mince is this one. Nice and simple, full of flavors.

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

This ain’t your ordinary pasta. With flavors bursting out from every corner, this one is delicious! To make it more unique and give a distinct flavor, I have used my ever favorite Italian Pasta Sauce.

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

You can use any macaroni for this recipe, but I totally recommend trying elbow or something that can help hold all of those tiny pieces of mince. I used my favorite whole wheat pasta. Cook it al dente according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, saute up an onion and mince until cooked. Then add in some garlic, herb seasoning and pasta sauce. And once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the saute pan. I would add a dollop cheese or mayonnaise to make it more moist and gulp it down!

Isn’t that to easy?? Easy enough even for a weekday night? Of Course Yes!!

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

This is a really delicious pasta dish and the taste of the basil really comes through beautifully. The minced meat balances out the starch of the macaroni really well. A perfect dance of herb and spice ensues in your mouth…That you have to experience!

As you can see, the recipe is just as good and vibrant and delicious as ever. 🙂

Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

Some Tips for the Perfectly Cooked Keema Macaroni:
1. Never cook your macaroni in boiling hot water, it destroys the outer layer of the macaroni however you may not realize it. So, always throw in your macaroni or whatsoever in simmering water, a stage before boiling for best results.
2. Always add a reasonable amount of salt to water, in which you will be cooking your macaroni.
3. Once your macaroni has been boiled, strain it, take it out of the hot water and quickly rinse them in cold or regular tap water and the set aside. This stops the macaroni from further cooking, which results in soggy, dull and bland macaroni.
4. Once you throw macaroni into your dish, let it cook and absorb the wonderful flavours of the dish, by letting it sit in the pan for 2-3 minutes with the lid closed and on slowest flame. Macaroni is bland, has no particular flavour so this step is very critical as well as rewarding.
Check it out the Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni) recipe and printable version here!!

Recipe Note’s:
1. You can use any pasta of choice , i like the taste of brown rice pasta compared to others.
2. You can add veggies e.g. carrots, capsicum, green peas if you like. Everything in this recipe is optional. Go as you please. Play with flavours.
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

What are your holiday traditions guys? I would love to hear some from you all. Are there recipes passed down to you from your grand mom? Or the one from many generations? Share them all in comments below.

Happy Cooking!!
January 20, 2017
25 Minute Chicken and Noodles Recipe

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I’m back with another post on Light Meal On Thursday. Last Thursday happened to be my brother’s birthday so there was definitely no light eating on that day, hence did not post a light meal.

Quick & Light Neal – 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

Today’s recipe is 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles. It’s an ideal meal on lazy days or when one wants a light meal. Just make this and one is sorted.

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

I really hesitated on adding this recipe to the blog. It’s really very simple and seems like something everyone already makes. Then I remembered that my blog is not just for my readers, but also a record of recipes I make frequently. This is one of family favorites(especially my nano _grandma)!

I’m not going to lie. But when I made this Chicken and Noodles for the family and grandma… they devoured it. I’m NOT KIDDING. I was SHOCKED. They were begging for me. I ended up with NO leftovers. HUH?

And the best part? The entire recipe took 25 minutes to make. Enough yapping…Hope you enjoy!

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

A quick and delicious one pot recipe with chicken broth, chicken, noodles and healthy vegetables. This quick and easy skillet dish features all your favorite ingredients from chicken noodle soup, but without the soup. It’s a hearty meal perfect for a busy day. You can make a delicious, family-friendly dinner in just 25 minutes.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!!

Check it out the 25 minute Chicken and Noodles recipe and printable version here!!

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Happy Baking!!

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October 20, 2016
Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe
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Welcome back to my corner of the blogosphere!

Where have I been you may ask?

I was chilling with my grandparents, stuffing my tummy with yummy food, filling up my body with awesomeness. Nice relaxing day. I spent a quality time with my grandparents, did lots of cooking for them and made a full use of everything in the fridge, make them laugh, smile and collected their countless dua’s. My grandparents were happy to see me with them. I Love both of them. They puts a smile on my face and giggle in my heart.

As much as I adore my grandparents, they do treat me like I’m still 6 years old.🤔🤔 I love staying with my grandparents they treat me like I’m royalty, but in reality they are my King & Queen😍

The King and Queen of my Heart (My Grandparents)

Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

My Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

Stop and wait a minute. This post is special.

Because today I’ m sharing a family favorite recipe.{Especially, my grandma’s(nano)}. I’ve made these noodles countless times; in exchange of favors, to impress certain people. My GrandMa Loves to eat Chinese Food. Just this weekend, I cooked it on my nano’s request. Nana abu loved it so much and he rewarded me with cash. $_$ 💰 💰

Cooking is an art ! I believe it- My favorite moments are the looks of appreciation my family and loved ones give me when they tastes my food.

Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well. These Grandma’s favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles will be a hit with the whole family.

Vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of stir fry noodles

Bismillah, let’s begin!

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Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
2 tablespoon sesame Oil
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 clove garlic minced
2 green onions cut into strips
2 carrots peeled and cut into strips
1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup chili garlic sauce
1 packet spaghetti noodles or egg noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Method
Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until Soft.
Once the noodles are cooked.
Drain and return to the saucepan.
Toss well in vegetable oil and set aside. Cover with a tea towel.
Heat a wok until very hot, then add remianing vegetable and sesame oil. Add 1 chopped garlic clove after 30 seconds.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until it loses its colour.
When the chicken is ready add the vegetables and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Add a splash of Soy sauce and stir fry for 1-2 minute.
Stir in the Soy sauce and chili garlic sauce.
Add noodles and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note’s:

You can also add lamb, beef to this stir fry noodles, or just filled up with colorful veggies like I loved to eat. Either way, it’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more :’)

I had made many yummy dishes there and in upcoming posts I’d love to share those recipes with you. So Stay tuned.

I have also posted Keema Noodles Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making noodles. Do check it out as well.

Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

Happy Cooking!!

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May 19, 2016
Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni Recipe

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Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Happy Spring Season!

Spring seems to be here, which is just amazing – I honestly just want to run around outside all day everyday and enjoy the beautiful sunshine! I love how the world changes when the sun comes out, everyone is so much happier and life just seems brighter and more awesome. It’s one of my favorite season of the year because of it’s colors, flowers, birds cheering. What a great blessing of Allah (SWT). Alhumdulillah.

One of the most important things about this season is the positive impact you can make for your health and well being! So, Today I am sharing a SUPER yummy healthy, nutritious pasta recipe that has become a new family favorite around here (jus 237 calories)!!

Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Chicken tikka Masala works well with macaroni. Who knew?

Photo: Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Normally I’m not a huge pasta lover. But this Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni is exactly how I like to eat macaroni when I want to follow my clean eating diet and don’t wish to work with many ingredients and want to cook dinner easily! This macaroni is in Pakistani Style, tossed with chicken, tikka marinade, and fresh veggies.

Pretty nutritious isn’t it? Honestly, it’s a dish which will satisfy your taste buds and same time will give you a proper nutritious lunch or dinner.

Photo: Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Yeah, I know you will say’hey, Macaroni is surely not so Asian’, not in clean eating and will give me a doubtful look. But trust me that you will never be disappointed if you will give that Asian twist to any of your dishes.

This Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni is so easy and will be made with such ingredients, which you can find at your kitchen any time. So surely, it will be a time save too. For clean eating purpose, please make sure you are using whole grain pasta and Organic chicken.

This may not be the more traditional version you’re thinking of, but it’s close enough to get the job done and it definitely qualifies as comfort food.

Photo: Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version)

Serve this decadent dish with a fresh green salad or some lightly steamed broccoli with a squeeze of lemon. By the way, this dish could just as easily be vegetable tikka mac and cheese if you substitute the chicken with some veggies such as cauliflower, zucchini or eggplant instead. Give this unusual recipe a try and let me know what you think! This is sure to be a winner with all the family.

Check it out the Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni (Clean Eating Version) recipe and printable version below!!

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February 21, 2016
Quick & Easy Picnic Food: Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe for Parties
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Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

Looking for a Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe? This Creamy Shell Pasta Salad is just the thing for summer. It’s creamy, flavorful and delicious.Hope you try it and love it.

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Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword 30 minutes meals, Pasta, pasta salad, salad, summer salad, veggie salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
1 cup small pasta shells uncooked
2 hard-boiled eggs peeled & chopped
1 small carrot cubed
1 large cucumber cubed
1 green bell pepper cubed
1/3 cup process cheese cubed
1/2 cup broccoli florets boiled
For Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
Toast carrots and broccoli in a pan for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Place pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, and egg in a large bowl. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Creamy Shell Pasta Salad is ready to serve. ENJOY!!
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April 13, 2015
Russian Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Russian Macaroni Salad

This is a Russian-inspired salad which is an all-time favorite of ours. Its quick and simple to make and most often you will find all the ingredients at home.

Russian Macaroni Salad

Russian Macaroni Salad have become very popular in Pakistan, being even served as starter’s. This simple Macaroni Salad is perfectly creamy, tangy and full of flavor, with a little spicy-sweet kick, where mayonnaise and cream envelopes macaroni, potatoes, peas, carrot, cucumber and eggs together.

Russian Macaroni Salad

My whole family likes it and eat it happily when I make it. It is very expensive to bought from market but I make it at home in only 200 Rs(6 serves) whereas in market a single plate is of Rs 150 rupees. It’s healthy, nutritious and very refreshing. It Can also eaten served as a complete meal itself.

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Russian Macaroni Salad

A perfectly creamy, tangy and full of flavor, macaroni salad with a little spicy-sweet kick. Do try this Russian Macaroni Salad Recipe, You’ll love it.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Author Bushrah | Recipestable

Ingredients
For Macaroni Salad
1 cup boiled macaroni
1 cup boneless chicken pieces cooked
1 cup boiled potatoes cubed
1/2 cup green peas matar, boiled
1/2 cup boiled carrot cubed
2 boiled eggs cubed
1 cucumber cubed
1 apple peeled and cubed
For Salad Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoon fresh cream
a pinch of salt
2 tablespoon castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Directions
In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, fresh cream, salt , pepper and sugar.
Now add potato, chicken, carrot, macaroni, green peas, egg, cucumber and apple. Stir until well combined.
Adjust the seasoning.
Transfer into a serving dish.
Garnish with salad leaves and egg slices.Russian Macaroni Salad is ready to serve.

Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with any BBQ meal.
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February 27, 2015
Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Recipe
Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta

This is really a good dish for only a few ingredients. Very good and modifiable to suit your own tastes. Must try this Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Recipe, you’ ll love it.

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- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cooked
- 1 (16 oz) package bow tie pasta
- 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
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Yield: 4 servings.

Amount Per Serving:
- Calories: 712 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 88.7 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
- Fat: 21.2 g
- Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Sodium: 982 mg
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Directions:
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Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add bow tie pasta; cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.

Step 3

Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, stir together chicken and salad dressing.

Step 5

Add pasta; toss to coat evenly.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped tomato. Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

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December 8, 2014
Easy Cheesy Lasagna Recipe
Easy Cheesy Lasagna

This is a fast and easy way to make lasagna. It is yummy too. You get the same great flavor of a more complicated dish but exert none of the effort. Yum Yum !!

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[one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
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Directions:
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Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Step 2

Place beef into the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 3

Drain.

Step 4

Stir in spaghetti sauce.

Step 5

Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in noodles.

Step 7

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese. Stir until well combined.

Step 8

Tranfer to a greased 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 9

Top with Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degree F, for 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Easy Cheesy Lasagna is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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- Serve with Broccoli Bites.
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December 8, 2014
The BEST Lasagna Rolls Recipe: Easy and Perfect Every Time!
Lasagna Rolls

Dinner for two? There’s no need to make a whole pan of lasagna. Lasagna noodles are spread with Cottage Cheese, beef sausage and mozzarella cheese, rolled up, topped with sauce and cook until done. Must try this Lasagna Rolls Recipe, You’ll love it.

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- 1/4 lbs Beef Sausage
- 1 each large egg yolk, Beaten
- 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce
- 2 tbsp Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tbsp Chopped Onion
- 1/4 cup Cream-style Cottage Cheese
- 2 each Lasagna Noodles, Cooked
- 1- 1/2 tbsp Water
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Directions:
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Step 1

Crumble the Italian sausage into a 15-ounce casserole.

Step 2

Stir in onion.

Step 3

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till sausage is done and onion is tender.

Step 4

Drain off fat.

Step 5

Stir in beaten egg yolk, cream-style cottage cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Spread each lasagna noodle with half of the meat mixture.

Step 7

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting at short edge.

Step 8

Place, seam side down, in small greased baking dish.

Step 9

Stir together the pizza sauce and water.

Step 10

Pour atop the lasagna rolls in the baking dish.

Step 11

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till the lasagna roll are heated through.

Step 12

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese atop the lasagna rolls.

Step 13

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power about 30 seconds more or till the cheese is just melted. Lasagna Rolls are ready to serve. Enjoy!

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- Serve with green veggies.
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October 27, 2014
Broccoli Lasagna Rolls Recipe
Broccoli Lasagna Rolls

If you are looking for a recipe that takes some time to prepare, but is worth every second because the presentation is so pleasing, then try this Broccoli Lasagna Rolls Recipe. A cheesy mixture of broccoli and cheese is rolled into lasagna noodles. Give it a try!!

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- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 package frozen chopped broccoli,thawed and drained
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 1 container ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 jar prepared spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Directions:
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Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add broccoli and onion.Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, salt and egg.

Step 6

Spread 2 tbsp cheese mixture over each cooked lasagna noodle.

Step 7

Roll, jelly roll-style, from short end to completely enclose filling.

Step 8

Mix spaghetti sauce and water in a medium bowl.

Step 9

Spread three-fourths of sauce mixture in the bottom of a medium baking dish.

Step 10

Arrange roll-ups seam sides down over sauce mixture.

Step 11

Spoon remaining sauce mixture over roll-ups.

Step 12

Sprinkle with mozzarella.

Step 13

Cover loosely with foil.

Step 14

Bake until roll-ups are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Broccoli Lasagna Rolls is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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October 22, 2014
Easy Shashlik Macaroni Recipe: The Perfect Weeknight Dinner
Shashlik Macaroni

Shashlik Macaroni is a formal dish that can boost the taste of your dinning. Serve up your special guests with this delicious dish so they could remember real flavor some Shashlik by your name. Give it a try!!

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- 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into cubes
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1/4 cup chili tomato sauce
- 2 onion, cubed
- 2 green pepper, cubed
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy suace
- 1 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
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Directions:
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Step 1

Place chicken in a large bowl. Add garlic, lemon juice, red pepper, soy suace, salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 3

Chop tomato, onion and green pepper into cubes.Set aside.

Step 4

Put chicken and veggies on skewers.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Cook shashlik sticks on medium flame for 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Step 7

Meanwhile, boiled macaroni in a large pot until al dente.

Step 8

Drain.

Step 9

Put macaroni in the frying pan. Stir well.

Step 10

Add chili tomato sauce.

Step 11

Adjust the seasoning and cook for 2 minutes or until done.

Step 12

Dish it out and put shashlik sticks over the macaroni.Delicious Shashlik Macaroni is ready to serve.ENJOY!!
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October 21, 2014
Macaroni and Cheese Wedges Recipe
Macaroni and Cheese Wedges

Mac and cheese becomes fun finger food! Do try this Macaroni and Cheese Wedges Recipe !!

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Prep Time:10 minutes

Bake Time: 1 hour

Servings: 6
- 1 packet mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups boiled macaroni
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1/2 cup cornflour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 50 gm butter
- 2 tbsp oil
Directions:
1. Place boiled macaroni in a chopper.
2. Chop for few minutes.
3. Take it out in a large bowl.
4. Add 1/2 mozzarella cheese, cornflour, butter, eggs, green bell pepper, green chilies, parsley, oregano, red chili flakes, salt and corn.
5. Combine all the ingredients.
6. Preheat oven to 200 degree C.
7. Grease a baking dish with oil.
8. Pour the mixture on baking dish.
9. Sprinkle remaining grated mozzarella cheese over it.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
11. Let it cool for 5 minutes on wire rack then take out of the oven.
12. Cut into thin slices.
13. Macaroni and Cheese wedges are ready to serve.
- Serve with Cheese Dip.
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June 27, 2014