Introduction
Elbow Macaroni:
When the question of the most comforting dish comes up, it’s quite hard to exclude elbow macaroni from the list. From macaroni and cheese that can chase away the cold winter blues or a summer macaroni salad, there is something so wholesome about these little pasta shapes.
But what makes them this different and why should you go for Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni the next time you are cooking? The fun is now set free – let’s start discovering the tasty recipes of elbow macaroni that you can easily prepare at home.
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Why is Elbow Macaroni Considered a Storehouse Staple?
Elbow macaroni is very flexible, straightforward in preparation, and can be accompanied by many products. Due to its shape, one can hold it from the curves and get each piece full of the sauce. Those who cook often and those who, in principle, do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, should include elbow macaroni among the permanent products.
Why Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni?
Each type of Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni is prepared with high-quality durum wheat semolina for a firm texture and perfect taste. In essence, it complements virtually any dish – traditional meals and meals of a more contemporary flavor. In addition, it has a very mild flavor and allows itself to be shaped in a variety of ways which makes it suitable for hot as well as cold foods.
What You Need to Know About Cooking Elbow Macaroni
Cook elbow macaroni, is quite easy and only requires a few tips and tricks to follow if you want it to come out perfectly. First of all, the preparation includes boiling a great amount of water in a big pot with salt. When boiling add the elbow macaroni and stir from time to time to ensure that they do not stick together. Take about 8-10 minutes to cook it properly, and you can see that the pasta is not soft entirely but somewhat hard within the center.
Tips for Draining and Storing Cooked Macaroni
After the macaroni is cooked one is supposed to transfer the macaroni to a colander and rinse it with cold water How to drain and store cooked macaroni Proper draining of macaroni is done in the following way:
The macaroni is placed in a colander and rinsed with cold water. However, if it is not to be cooked immediately, then the macaroni itself must be stirred in a little olive oil so that it does not stick together.
Classic Elbow Macaroni Recipes
Traditional Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
2 cups Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Vinaigrette: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as desired
¼ teaspoon ground cumin Stir in ½ teaspoon mustard; you should exclude it if the taste is repulsive
Detailed Guidelines for Each Stage
Boil the macaroni with lots of salted water in a pot then cook it according to the directions on the pack of the macaroni.
In a large saucepan, begin with melting the butter when the flame is on the medium level. Stir the flour and let the mixture simmer for 1 minute stirring continuously to prepare the roux.
Add in part of the milk, then stir, and continue doing so until the sauce is smooth and has thickened up.
Last take the saucepan off the stove and then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese becomes a melt completely. You may add more of the mustard powder if you want to, bouillon, seasoning salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the macaroni into the cheese sauce and mix until they are well incorporated. Serve hot.
Some of the recommendations that can be made to intensify the creamy mac and cheese include the following; Here are some tips that you can follow to prepare your mac and cheese nice and creamy: Below is a simple checklist that you may implement to help your mac and cheese come out, nice and creamy. Also, ensure that the pasta is cooked to a least the ‘al dente’ stage so that it will not go soft on you when the dish is prepared.
Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
2 cups Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup shredded carrot
Salt and pepper to your own desired.
Detailed Guidelines for Each Stage
First of all, the elbow macaroni should be prepared according to the instructions given on the packet or packing. Constantly monitoring the fact that some ingredients are prohibited at any stage of heat treatment, after boiling, drain, and rinse with cold water.
Whisk the mayonnaise, the Dijon mustard salt, and pepper together in a very large bowl.
Place macaroni after cooking along with red onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot in a bowl. Mix the salad forcefully enough and hastily such that some time is created for the dressing to sit on the other salad ingredients.
Let it covered and chilled for at least an hour before serving as the ingredient’s flavors would have assimilated by then.
How to Customize Macaroni Salad
To this salad, you can add anything you want your favorite ingredients such as diced ham, boiled eggs, and/or pickles.
Healthy Elbow Macaroni Recipes
Vegetarian Macaroni Casserole
Ingredients
2 cups Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped basil
Salt and pepper tasted
Detailed Guidelines for Each Stage
First, you need to prepare the hot & sour soup, which you will do by following the procedure outlined below: Concerning the role of preparing the hot & sour soup and spaghetti the following are the things which you need to prepare. When preparing the soup such ingredients as spring onion, mushroom, bean sprout, tofu, sesame oil, and lemon juice among others are required.
Place all these in a bowl Add boiling water to the ingredients and leave them in the bowl for five minutes. In a pan beat eggs and corn To prepare the spaghetti with meat sauce boil the elbow Mix the cooked macaroni, the marinara sauce, the ricotta cheese with spinach, mushrooms, and basil together in a large bowl.
Pour it into an oven baking dish, and sprinkle it with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese turns bubbly and golden in color. Showering gently allows the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Benefits
This is a vegetarian casserole and you can be certain that you are getting your fair share of your vegetables in the form of spinach and Mushrooms. Indeed it’s very delicious and also a perfect opportunity for catching up with an extra dose of the required vegetables for the day.
Elbow Macaroni made from Whole Wheat with Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients
2 cups Azad Pure Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Detailed Guidelines for Each Stage
Prepare whole wheat elbow macaroni as indicated in the packaging, either boiling or steaming it. Drain and set aside.
To prepare Coast Men, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and set the heat to medium. Included the garlic for sautéing for roughly 1 minute or until fragrant.
Next put the cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and zucchini in the skillet. Stir for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables get tender.
Place the cooked macaroni over the skillet and stir to mix. In addition to this, they should also contain some salt and pepper and they should also be garnished with some grated Parmesan cheese on the top before being served.
It’s wise to keep things a little more light especially if things are running a little quick of the handle. The utilization of whole wheat pasta puts extra fiber and nutrients into the meal while the fresh vegetables make it not so heavy. To add more protein you can options which include barbequed chicken or tofu.
Conclusion
Elbow macaroni is a popular and easy-to-cook pasta that can be used in various meals traditional or new-wave meals. Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni is a product that will give your dishes the quality feel that you desire. And therefore, it will be interesting to try these recipes and taste culinary opportunities on your own.
For Sweet Dishes, go to Custard Recipe.
FAQs
Is Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni safe for use in gluten-free recipes?
For your information, Azad Pure Elbow Macaroni does contain gluten but feel free to use any gluten-free elbow macaroni in the preparation of any of these recipes if you are allergic to gluten.
How should I keep the macaroni that I have not finished eating?
Storing leftover macaroni is as easy; you have to put it in an airtight jar or container and place it in the refrigerator and it is still very good for 3-4 days.
If yes, how can I prepare macaroni dishes to allow me to prepare them ahead of time when they are required?
Of course, many macaroni dishes can be made and then stored in a refrigerator or even a freezer until the next day.