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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.
Basic Elbow Macaroni
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Makes
    about 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

  • 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
1 cup: 203 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
Originally published as Basic Elbow Macaroni in Leftover Makeovers

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