Let's close this year with one of my favorite pasta meals in collaboration with @panzani.maroc! Masala Penne Pasta, a colorful recipe full healthy vegetables and an Indian spice that will bring a magical taste to your dish. It is absolutely delicious! Try it and let me know what you think. RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/847-masala-penne-pasta/ INGREDIENTS: 300 grams (10.5 oz) Panzani Penne 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated garlic 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 2 carrots, cut into small cubes 70 grams (1/2 cup) fresh green peas, cooked and drained 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into cubes 1/2 red pepper, cut into cubes Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder 2 tablespoons dried chives 1 teaspoon garam masala 125 milliliters (1/2 cup) pasta water 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) Heavy cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for decoration DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preparing the pasta 1- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the Penne for about 8 to 10 minutes. Once ready, drain and rinse it with cold water. Set aside. Step 2: Preparing the sauce 2- In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, and cook for 2 minutes stirring from time to time using a wooden spoon until soft. 3- Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until it becomes soft and mushy. 4- Add the vegetables and pasta water to the tomato mixture. 5- Mix all the ingredients together with the wooden spoon until well combined. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 6- Add all the spices, mix until well combined, and continue cooking for 1 minute. 7- Once the sauce is ready, add in the cooked penne and gently mix all together using a tongue until the pasta is completely coated and well combined. 8- In a serving plate, garnish the masala penne pasta with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

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RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/843-galette-des-rois-with-amlou/ INGREDIENTS: 500 grams (17 oz) puff pastry For the almond cream: 140 grams (4.9 oz) unsalted butter, softened 160 grams (5.6 oz) powdered sugar, sifted 160 grams (5.6 oz) almond flour 20 grams (2 1/2 tablespoons) cornstarch 2 medium eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the flavoring: Almond cream 60 grams (2.1 oz) amlou (Moroccan almond butter) For decoration: 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon milk 1 bean, to put inside the galette 1 paper crown DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preparing the almond cream 1- In a large bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, almond powder, cornstarch, eggs, and vanilla extract. 2- Mix all the ingredients together using a whisk until well combined and the cream is homogeneous. Set aside in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 1 hour. Step 2: Assembling 3- On a floured working surface, and using a rolling pin, spread the puff pastry until it is 1.5 mm thick. 4- Using 2 round cookie cutters (or round plates), one of 24 cm and one of 26 cm, cut the puff pastry into two circles. The top one should be slightly larger to make the assembling easier. 5- Place the puff pastry circle of 24 cm on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, brush the edges with water and evenly spread the almond cream in the center. Make sure to leave 3 cm between the edges and the cream. 6- Top the almond cream with a layer of amlou, place a small bean within the cream, then cover the filling with the second puff pastry circle. Gently press the edges to assemble the circles together and also to avoid possible leaks during cooking. 7- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk until homogeneous. 8- Evenly brush the entire surface of the Galette des Rois and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. 9- Brush the Galette des Rois a second time with egg yolk mixture, then use the back of a knife very carefully, to trace the decorations of your choice on top. Make sure to make a small hole on top in the center of the Galette so that the cream can "breath" during cooking time and not make the galette explode. 10- Place the Galette des Rois in a preheated oven at 180°C (365°F) and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool on a rack. Serve warm.

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