🍝 Red Carrot Microgreens Macaroni

Ingredients:

• 1 cup macaroni pasta
• 1 tsp salt (for boiling)
• 1 tsp olive oil (for boiling)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
• 4–5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• ½ cup tomato purée
• 1 tbsp pizza-pasta sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (mozzarella or processed)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small handful red carrot microgreens (plus extra for garnish)

Method:

1. Boil Macaroni
   • Boil 3 cups of water with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp olive oil.
   • Add macaroni and cook till al dente.
   • Drain and keep aside.
2. Prepare Sauce
   • In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
   • Sauté chopped garlic until aromatic.
   • Add tomato purée and cook for 3–4 minutes.
   • Add pizza-pasta sauce, oregano, chili flakes, tomato ketchup, salt, and mix well.
   • Stir in the cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
3. Mix Pasta & Microgreens
   • Add boiled macaroni to the sauce.
   • Add butter and toss well.
   • Mix in a small handful of red carrot microgreens.
4. Garnish & Serve
   • Plate the pasta and garnish generously with red carrot microgreens and Jalapenos.
   • Serve hot!