Macaroni (Persian Style Spaghetti) - Cooking with Yousef

Hi friends -
Today, I make Persian Style Spaghetti, which is called "Macaroni" (ماکارونی). This version is thought of as Iranian comfort food and certainly prepared differently from your familiar, authentic Italian Spaghetti.
But if you have been around Iranian households, you surely have tried this at one point. It's pretty easy to make, and it turns out pretty great especially with some of the added crispy potato tahdig that goes really well with this carb-rich dish.
As a strange side note, Persians often add Ketchup to this dish, much like they do with Pizza. It's certainly not for everyone, as I myself do not add it. In fact, some add a tablespoon or more of ketchup (or brown sugar) to the sauce during the cooking stage. I did not here, but if you like a little sweetness, you can add it to taste. But, it's an option for the adventurous!
Also, I want to thank everyone that has liked, shared, and subscribed to my channel. We hit 1000 subscribers! That means so much to me, and I am thankful for your presence.
See you soon.

[@azamhify]

Looks delicious! I'm planning to try this recipe for Iftar. Also, as a Baluch I feel so close with Persian people. You guys are so warm hearted, welcoming and great company! Thanks for sharing!

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thank you for the kind message.

[@milaadf]

I aspire to be this humble and amazing!

[@CookingWithYousef]

You are very kind!

[@thezbz24]

Great video . My mom and I are very fond of your video. We are from Bangladesh. But now I live in Canada My family used to live in Iran when I was very young that's why we love Iranian food. Thanks for helping us to learn more traditional irani dishes. Keep up the good work.

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thank you so much Zubaer!

[@mermaidmelody7896312]

Uncle Yousef, I'm so happy I can learn Persian food from you! I used to eat Persian food for special occasions as a child. Now that I'm grown up I'd love to keep the tradition alive

[@CookingWithYousef]

Wonderful!!

[@jakemiles4470]

Aga, gorboenet beram! I live in the us and I am Iranian too, so I watched this and prepared it! ❤

[@CookingWithYousef]

💚❤️

[@anaandsultan6170]

Salam Aghaye Yousef. I’m so happy I found your channel . I’m a Persian lady living in India and my husband is Indian. Your recipes have really helped me cook Persian cuisine in a simple and delicious way. Your recipes are easily to follow and are all very delicious. Today I made Aab ghoosht following your recipe It was very delicious. The only ingredient I have to substitute in India is limboo Amani ( the dried lemon) as it is very hard to find here. I usually substitute it with fresh lemon juice however it’s not the same taste but I don’t have much of a choice . Thank you for all your wonderful recipes.

[@hisservant9992]

Thank you so much Mr. Yosef, you remind me of home with every video and I cook with your recipes every day.

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thank you

[@Eunice377]

Great, It looks delicious!

[@mikoyanfulcrum1]

I love how you always use mushrooms (Which I love) to your dishes!! Such an excellent addition! I also love how you layer to incorporate the flavors!! SOO GOOD!!! Thank You!!!! I love to watch these videos!!! Be well friend!!

[@CookingWithYousef]

Glad you are enjoying the videos my friend, all the best :)

[@benB33388]

Mashala azizam.. Looks just like the way mom used to make.

[@CookingWithYousef]

❤️💚

[@DuffyMink]

I just found this channel, instant sub . Thank you for the recipe 👏👏

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thanks, appreciate it !

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thank you, I always love to learn different variations of spaghetti bolognaise 🐨

[@CookingWithYousef]

Merci! :)

[@rezabehzadan3793]

I'm glad that I found your channel. Please keep the good work going on.

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thanks, will do!

[@pegahheidari4344]

Thank you for the delicious recipe Yousef!! 😊

[@geoffsullivan4063]

That looks really nice ! 😋👍

[@zerohd8335]

Thank you for posting this video. I'll love to make it for my friends to give them a taste of Iran :)

[@CookingWithYousef]

Yes!

[@rohilizashanker7031]

😋😋😋😋yummy...!!

[@AmerCanada]

Macaroni 😍!!Looks fantastic!!! 👌

[@CookingWithYousef]

💚

[@danijelakelava6602]

Mersi agha. Thank you, sir.

[@laughingatyrfuneral]

Looks amazing, I will be trying this after my next trip to the market

[@CookingWithYousef]

Great!

[@MrAriaAli]

خيلي ممنون🙏

[@danijelakelava6602]

I like it. So beautiful.♥️

[@macakucizmama831]

Hello nice chanel, how did you made tomato pire? Just peeled and bleded the tomatos or?

[@mariaguadalupe3554]

❤❤❤

[@babaka3278]

May your hands be pain free :) دستتون درد نکنه استاد. 💙

[@CookingWithYousef]

Merci! It's been feeling much better now.

[@zm495]

Hi! When you "damkesh" the pasta, do you initially cook it 2 minutes shorter than the pasta package says?

[@AliMohammed-ei6fz]

Very delicious

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thanks a lot!

[@fannycampechano9834]

Me gustan sus recetas pero aveces no entiendo los nombres de lo codimento porfabor pongalos en letras para saber los nombres de los codimento gracias🍝

[@paulabaylor6322]

😃😋

[@CookingWithYousef]

☺️

[@juicemma7392]

U da man Yusuf

[@CookingWithYousef]

Thank you my friend!

[@discovermico]

When you say to leave it on high heat for 5 mins, do you mean medium high heat?

[@CookingWithYousef]

Yes, correct, thank you.

[@evihempel9888]

Hello, dear Yousef, I really like your videos! I have a request. can you write down the ingredients, seasonings, and quantities? I don't speak English, so I would like to do it in words. I would be very happy! I send you my best regards

[@CarmenHerrera-rx4ty]

I love Persian food and your show is wonderful to watch. I'm not sure about your measurements... 100 grams of beef = 1/4 pound - that doesn't seem right. And 500 grams of spagetti is 9 cups - again, it's a bit off. I'm going to go by the pictures you show and try to guess the measurements

[@CookingWithYousef]

might have made a mistake here. thanks for watching :)

[@TheSuey]

Mr Yousef Do you believe Shah killed the Takhti?

[@CookingWithYousef]

No idea :)

[@babaka3278]

No he didn’t. These are all lies and communist propaganda, just like Ostaad Yousef, Aryamehr loved his country loved his people. Now let’s get back to chefs recipe 💙

[@TheSuey]

@@babaka3278 everybody know Takhti not commit suicide . somebody killed the Takhti

[@evihempel9888]

Hallo lieber Yousef, mir gefallen Ihre Videos sehr! Ich habe eine Bitte. can SIE die Zutaten, die Gewürze und die Menge aufschreiben? Ich kann kein Englisch und so möchte ich es gerne mit Worten. Ich würde mich sehr freuen! Ich sende Ihnen herzliche Grüße

[@hanyweizman4706]

Never wash spaghetti

[@cibiseven7946]

10 min.,,,boiling,,,,then 5 min . On high heat,,,then 35 min.,,,on medium heat!??,,,, I don,t thing so!!!😮And really with ketchup😦

[@e.h.5680]

Let me guess, Italian? 😄 Let me explain the rationale here: Basically the cooking in a pot with cloth on the lid is how Persian rice is prepared. They just figured it can also work on spaghetti. The sauce is also the Persian version of Bolognese. This is, then, Spaghetti Polo and not Spaghetti 😉

[@poay]

@@e.h.5680 You are absolutely right. To an Italian however that cooking time is mind boggling as the pasta will end up far too soft for our taste. It's not surprising either, almost all foreigners like pasta way softer than an Italian would tolerate! I'm sure the taste is great though.