Macaroni, a beloved pasta shape enjoyed worldwide, takes center stage in this collection of delectable recipes. From the classic American macaroni and cheese, a gooey and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in, to the vibrant Italian pasta alla Norma, featuring silky eggplant and fresh tomatoes, this culinary journey promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Venture into the realm of Asian flavors with the savory and aromatic drunken noodles, where wide rice noodles soak up a symphony of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fragrant basil. Experience the delightful combination of textures in the Greek pastitsio, where layers of macaroni, minced meat, and creamy béchamel sauce create a symphony of flavors. And for a taste of Mexican flair, the taco pasta salad bursts with a fiesta of taco-inspired ingredients, making it a perfect dish for a lively gathering.
BASIC ELBOW MACARONI
The next time you make elbow pasta, our home economists recommend that you cook up a double batch. Then turn the leftovers into a delightful new dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield about 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a large kettle, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; return to boil. Cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Rinse and drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
Provided by g0dluvsugly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ELBOW MACARONI WITH CRISPY BREADCRUMBS AND BROCCOLI
"Even the pickiest children will like this pasta."
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring constantly, until they are crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes, taking care not to let them burn. Scrape into a small bowl and toss with the lemon zest and parsley and then season with salt.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente while you make the sauce. Wipe out the skillet used to toast the breadcrumbs and return it to medium-high heat. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and, when the oil is hot, add the broccoli and toss to coat. Saute until it turns bright green, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, then pour in the stock. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- When the pasta is done, scoop it out of the water with a spider or a small strainer and add directly to the sauce, reserving the pasta water. Simmer the pasta with the sauce just to blend the flavors, 1 to 2 more minutes, then drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and toss again.
- If the sauce seems dry, add up to 1/2 cup pasta water. Off the heat, stir in the cheese. Serve in warmed bowls and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.
BAKED ELBOW MACARONI AND CHEESE
Dish up some deliciousness with our Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese. This Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese casserole is a great way to make mac and cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and reducing the cooking time by 2 min. Rinse macaroni under cold water; drain. Combine shredded cheeses; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Melt 5 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly. (Do not cook until browned.)
- Whisk milk gradually into butter mixture; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until sauce comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining shredded cheese mixture to the sauce along with the VELVEETA, blue cheese, mustard and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni; mix well. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs, reserved shredded cheese mixture and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top is golden brown, and macaroni and cheese is hot and bubbly around edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
EASY ELBOW MACARONI SALAD
Can be made ahead, kid friendly, quick and easy. I got this from a pasta website. Nice to make for a BBQ or summer side dish. It's a crowd pleaser! For a full 1 lb. (16 oz.)box of pasta, just double the recipe. I usually make this with regular mayo and milk since that's what I have in the house.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water to cool.
- In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add macaroni, celery, green pepper and onion; toss to coat.
- Cover; chill to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 6.3
Tips:
- Use a large pot to cook the macaroni, as it will expand while cooking.
- Add salt to the boiling water to help flavor the macaroni.
- Stir the macaroni occasionally while cooking to prevent it from sticking together.
- Cook the macaroni until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Rinse the macaroni with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Drain the macaroni thoroughly before adding it to your recipe.
- Use elbow macaroni in a variety of dishes, such as macaroni and cheese, tuna salad, and pasta salad.
Conclusion:
Elbow macaroni is a versatile and affordable ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to cook and can be paired with a variety of flavors. Whether you are making a classic macaroni and cheese or a simple pasta salad, elbow macaroni is a great choice. With its mild flavor and ability to hold a variety of sauces, elbow macaroni is a pantry staple that can be used to create a variety of delicious meals.
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