Why is it called macaroni?
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fourIf you want to be sure each of your guests are eating the same amount, just grab a measuring cup so you know exactly how much you're making. Brandwein says most boxes of dried pasta are about 1 pound and offer four large individual servings.
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InstructionsCombine the pasta, water, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. ... Microwave the pasta for 2 minutes. ... Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals until the pasta is cooked. ... Stir the milk and cheese into the pasta. ... Microwave in 30-second intervals to melt the cheese. ... Eat immediately.
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You can substitute elbow macaroni for penne rigate without affecting the flavor. A cup of elbow macaroni contains more individual noodles than a cup of penne rigate, so a single serving of a dish made with penne rigate may appear to contain less pasta and more sauce, as it will be composed of fewer noodles..
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penne pasta is used for thicker sauces , the larger size means that thick sauce can get inside . macaroni is a lot thinner. but it doesnt really matter imo ....
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This dish is for ziti noodles, but you can substitute with any short noodle. Macaroni is always available at Aldi and penne is available as a special purchase some weeks. Whatever pasta you do end up using, make sure to undercook the noodles so that it doesn't become mushy when it is baked.
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Maccheroni (single maccherone).
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