Hip – Hip – Hooray for National Macaroni Day!

Pasta lovers rejoice for National Macaroni Day this July 7^th! What better way to kick off the summer season than with a side of macaroni salad? Celebrate this tubule pasta at your next barbeque or picnic.

There are so many reasons to add more pasta into your day, other than because it’s tasty. Pasta is full of nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Enjoy your macaroni knowing you’re nourishing your body!

Traditionally, macaroni is made from water, flour, and eggs. However, you can now find pasta made from a variety of ingredients to accommodate people’s medical-related dietary restrictions. Regardless of how it is made, macaroni can be enjoyed in numerous dishes.

3 Reasons to Add More Macaroni to Your Day

There are numerous reasons why you should be eating more pasta! Macaroni provides you with some essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs:

1. Sustained Energy: Macaroni is a carbohydrate, which is a macronutrient that gives you long-lasting energy to power through the day. It is a great meal to have the day before an endurance run.

2. Folic Acid: Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Red blood cell formation is dependent upon adequate levels of this vitamin.

3. Fiber: Some macaroni contains a good amount of fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you fuller for longer. Look for a whole wheat macaroni for more fiber!

5 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Macaroni

You can enjoy your favorite tube pasta in a traditional macaroni salad or put a fun twist on it! Get creative in the kitchen and don’t be afraid to experiment. Here are 5 of my favorite macaroni meals:

1. Macaroni Salad: Cook the macaroni as instructed on the box. Let the pasta cool and mix with a dollop of mayonnaise and mustard, as well as chopped celery, tomato, and red onion.

2. Classic Macaroni & Cheese: You can create this childhood favorite right in your own kitchen. All you need is macaroni, butter, milk, cheddar and American cheese.

3. Macaroni Pie: If you have a lot of mouths to feed, this dish is for you. Fill a premade pie crust with cooked macaroni, eggs, milk, butter, brown sugar, and cheddar cheese.

4. Macaroni Casserole: A classic dish for a big family! Once you have a base of macaroni, egg, and milk, you can add additional ingredients like meat, vegetables, or fish. Sprinkle with cheese and/or breadcrumbs before baking.

5. Grandma’s Macaroni & Tuna: This macaroni meal is packed with protein. Combine macaroni, tuna fish, celery, sweet onion, baby peas, mayonnaise, relish, and eggs.

Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather with a picnic or a BBQ. Don’t forget to pack your favorite type of Macaroni for National Macaroni Day!

Your Turn To Action: Which is your favorite way to eat Macaroni? Let me know in the comments below.

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