Macaroni Stir fry also called Macaroni veggie Stir fry or fried macaroni is delicious, fast and easy to prepare and the perfect dish for the weeknights or when you have some left over ham from your Thanksgiving dinner.
This macaroni stir fry can very easily become a household favorite because it’s simply delicious. My kiddos love Mac and cheese but this macaroni stir fry is on a totally new level.
I usually throw in any meats I have on hand like some chopped bacon, ham or even hot dogs. This makes the dish even more interesting. Think of this dish as the pasta version of the Nigerian Fried rice.
If you are looking for pasta recipes for dinner, you should try ground beef pasta or this Crock pot Cajun chicken pasta next.
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What you need to make macaroni stir fry
- Macaroni
- Frozen or fresh Mixed veggies
- Some ham or bacon ( optional but recommended to keep things more interesting)
- Some cooking oil
- Onions, spices and herbs
- 30 mins or less of your time ?
How to make macaroni stir fry
All you need to do is cook your pasta till just tender (al dente) not mushy.
Sauté your veggies and add your macaroni. It’s that easy. See recipe section for full recipe details.
What to serve with this recipe
There are a variety of ways to serve this stir fry pasta. Meats like this air fryer Brazilian chicken or marinated lamb chops are a good place to start.
Add a side of coleslaw or cucumber salad and you are ready to enjoy a deli meal.
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Macaroni Stir Fry!
Ingredients
- 16 oz Macaroni
- ½ cup oil
- 1 large onion Chopped
- 1 habanero pepper
- 2 cups frozen or fresh mixed veggies thawed and drained
- 11/2 cup of ham cut up
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
The Pasta
- Add 2 tsp of salt to 8 cups of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- When water begins to boil Allow pasta to cook for 8 mins then turn off heat and drain pasta.
The Sauce
- While waiting for Water to boil, Sauté onions in oil, add the chopped left over ham and store for about a minute.
- Add the mixed veggies, spice and herbs, stir fry for about a minute on medium low heat.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly
- Add the chopped green bell peppers and reduce heat to low
The Mix
- Transfer the drained pasta into the pan with stir fry ham and veggies. Mix in thoroughly but gently.
- Taste again for seasoning and adjust if necessary
- Turn off heat and serve.
Notes
- If you were unable to work almost simultaneously with both pasta and sauce like in the recipe, and your pasta gets ready a while before your stir fry Stir does, add in a table spoon of oil into the drained pasta to keep it from drying out and sticking together.
- The Ham in this recipe can be substituted with any meat of your choice like sausages, hot dogs, bacon bits etc
Looks so delicious and perfect for a quick healthy dinner! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks Natalie! You will love it ?
Leftovers are sometimes even better than the big meal on the holiday! Thanks for another idea of how to use holiday leftovers.
You are welcome Holly ?
I love that you can use leftovers in this dish. Looks delicous.
It most certainly is ?. Thanks Ellen
this is so unique and such a creative stir fry. Being huge pasta eater this will be a big hit!
Thanks Claudia. ?