Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Macaroni

   Bring water to a boil in a pan. Add 3 cups of macaroni, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and salt to taste. Stir well to prevent sticking. Cook the macaroni for 5-6 minutes or according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2.Strain and Reserve Pasta Water

   Strain the cooked macaroni and immediately rinse it with cold water. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water for later use in the sauce.

3. 3.Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or sunflower oil/butter) in a pan. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

4. 4.Cook Tomato Puree

   Add pureed tomatoes (from 3 large tomatoes) to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are well cooked and the mixture thickens slightly.

5. 5.Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Spices

   Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook until its raw smell disappears. Then, add 1 tablespoon of chili flakes, 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder. Mix all the spices thoroughly with the tomato mixture on a low flame for 2 minutes.

6. 6.Prepare White Sauce Base

   Push the tomato mixture to one side of the pan. To the empty side, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter melts, add 1 tablespoon of wheat flour (or all-purpose flour/maida) and mix it with the butter until a smooth paste forms.

7. 7.Combine Sauces

   Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk while continuously stirring to prevent lumps. Mix the milk and flour mixture with the tomato sauce until a uniform, creamy pink sauce forms. Ensure the flame is kept low.

8. 8.Add Cheese and Pasta Water

   Add 1 cheese cube (or shredded mozzarella) and the reserved 1 cup of pasta water to the sauce. Stir well until the cheese melts and the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.

9. 9.Season and Finish Sauce

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of oregano and mix thoroughly. Allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two.

10. 10.Combine with Macaroni

    Add the boiled macaroni to the pink sauce. Gently mix the macaroni with the sauce on low flame for about 5 minutes, ensuring every piece is well coated and the pasta doesn't break apart.

11. 11.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Turn off the heat and serve the healthy pink sauce pasta hot.