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.
Instructions
  • Combine 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.
  • 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..
    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 ....
    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.
    Maccheroni (single maccherone).
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