Macarrones con crema salvadoreños / Spaguetti salvadorean style

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

Boil water in a large pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Cook 12 ounces of macaroni until al dente, then drain.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil.

Sauté 1/4 cup of chopped white onion until translucent.

Add 1.5 cups of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water, stirring until combined.

Stir in 4 ounces of margarine and mix until melted.

Add 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon and 1/2 cup of cream, stirring until dissolved.

Serve hot with toppings such as avocado slices, toasted tortillas, radishes, and grated cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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