🇪🇸 How to Make the BEST Dish from Each Province: Barcelona’s Catalan-Style Macaroni 🍝

 Discover a comforting classic from Catalonia, Spain! 🇪🇸✨ Catalan-style macaroni, also known as macarrons a la catalana, combines tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, seasoned minced meat, and melted cheese. A delicious homemade favorite! 🧀🍅

🧾 Ingredients — Serves 4

  • 350 g macaroni

  • 300 g minced beef or pork

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 400 g crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 100 ml red or white wine — optional

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon — optional, for a traditional-style touch

  • 100 g grated cheese

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Preparation

  1. Cook the macaroni: boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Sauté the onion: heat olive oil in a large pan. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft.

  3. Add the garlic and meat: stir in the garlic and minced meat. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

  4. Build the sauce: add the tomatoes, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour in the wine if using.

  5. Simmer: cook over low-medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

  6. Combine: mix the cooked macaroni into the sauce until every piece is well coated.

  7. Add the cheese: transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.

  8. Gratinate: bake at 200 °C for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.

  9. Serve: garnish with parsley and enjoy while hot! 🇪🇸❤️

🔥 Secrets for PERFECT Catalan Macaroni

  • Cook the pasta al dente so it stays firm when baked.

  • Let the tomato and meat sauce simmer slowly for richer flavor.

  • A small pinch of cinnamon adds a warm, traditional-style aroma.

  • Use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan for a golden, flavorful topping.

  • Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🍝🧀 The result: hearty macaroni with rich tomato sauce, flavorful meat, and a delicious golden cheese crust—a true taste of Catalonia! 🇪🇸✨

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