Making goulash today ? As novice

[TEB]

Has anyone ever cooked the macaroni noodles in with tomato sauce. Or is it better just to do them separate. Any recipe ideas appreciated as well.

I’m doing more of American version ground burger tomato sauce onions peppers noodles paprika. Thanks in advance for any info for this novice cook. I really enjoy cooking at 54.

[The Polack MSgt]

1. Cook the noodles half way

In salted water and finish in the sauce

[Ohiogal]

2. What time is breakfast?

That sounds so good. Can I bring 2 boys and a hungry Lab?

[procon]

3. Yes, you can cook the macaroni in with sauce.

It will take a lot longer for the macaroni to get tender because you can't heat the sauce to a full roiling boil like you would if they were cooked in water. Stir often so it doesn't boil or start to scorch on the bottom. If you have an instant pot the time is greatly reduced.

Make sure you have enough sauce to completely cover the macaroni. It will absorb the sauce as it cooks so you will need to either add more or use another liquid like wine or water.

You might want to add some basil and oregano in addition to salt and pepper. Another good addition is some beans, I like kidney beans. Cheese is great too.

[In_The_Wind]

4. Sounds good!

The noodles will turn to mush if you add them too soon.

Cook as per post #1 suggested.

[Siwsan]

5. I've started using Smoky Paprika instead of just regular Paprika

At first I was kind of 'Errrr' but then my taste buds did a little flip and the flavor is amazing.

I also love to add diced green and sweet pepper, right at the end so that they still have a little 'crispy crunch'. I love lots of different textures in Goulash.

[irisblue]

6. 🔼🔼🔼🔼🔼 strong 2nd recommendation for smokey paprika

[Staph]

10. Third recommendation for smoky paprika!

It does wonderful things for deviled eggs, and I've even put it in egg salad. I love the taste!

[LAS14]

7. Try it both ways (at different times). Different effects. Both yummy. nt

[Wawannabe]

8. Cook noodles separate

They will soak up all your juice and make the dish dry

[flotsam]

9. I see what your doing

It will take a bit more time but you add around 2 cups of water for each half pound of pasta. It's kitchen facts not rocket science-Add the water and toward the end observe the consistency-either add a bit more water if the pasta is still more al dente than preference of cook down till a tad thicker though the pasta will be softer. That's what you eat tonight and adjust liquid next time.

[herding cats]

12. This! 👆

It adds a creamy texture to cook the pasta in the sauce. I love this method when I'm making a vodka sauce.

[trof]

11. I don't think you can use too much paprika.

[spinbaby]

13. I had to look up what you were even talking about

I grew up with goulash as a thick beef stew served alongside potato dumplings. What you’re making is what I always thought of as chili mac, except with paprika instead of chili powder.