Cheesy Keema Macaroni | Easy & Delicious Pakistani Pasta Recipe | Kid's Favorite Meal!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner while ground beef is often less expensive.

Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in minced meat, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander, stirring to combine.

Pour in milk and bring to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes.

Mix in cooked macaroni until well coated with the meat sauce.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish, spreading evenly.

Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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