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Category: Elbow macaroni

“Pasta Perfection” – Dive into the world of elbow macaroni with our “Elbow Macaroni” category. These recipes range from the classic mac and cheese to innovative pasta salads and hearty bakes. ChampsDiet.com shows you how this simple pasta can be the foundation for a multitude of delicious, comforting dishes.

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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese
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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely minced1 teaspoon adobo sauce ( set aside)1...

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Western Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Western Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 package macaroni and cheese mix1 lb hamburger1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/4 cup...

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Super cheesy macaroni and cheese
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Super cheesy macaroni and cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked2 tablespoons margarine, melted2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon dry...

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Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages macaroni noodles, cooked1 lb ground beef1 small onions, finely...

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Almost Blue Box Macaroni and Cheese
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Almost Blue Box Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked macaroni noodles2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup milk3...

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Junior's Macaroni and Cheese  Pie
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Junior’s Macaroni and Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups uncooked macaroni...

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Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad
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Kittencal’s Ranch Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs cooked cubed potatoes ( or can use 3 cups cooked...

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The Best Macaroni Salad
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The Best Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1 cup Miracle Whip ( I usually...

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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup...

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Green Chile Macaroni
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Green Chile Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon corn oil1/4 cup finely diced red bell peppers1/4 cup diced red...

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Iron Mike's White Sharp Cheddar N' Ham Macaroni and Cheese
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Iron Mike’s White Sharp Cheddar N’ Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup cooked cubed ham1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1...

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Curried Macaroni Crisps
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Curried Macaroni Crisps

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked until tender and drained ( do not rinse)1...

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Light Spinach Pasta With Tofu
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Spinach Pasta With Tofu

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach3 ounces pasta ( any shape)3 ounces firm tofu, cubed1...

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Pasta E Piselli
Elbow macaroniPastaSoups & stews

Pasta E Piselli

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni ( or mixed pasta shapes,about 8 ounces)2 tablespoons olive...

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Zesty Chickpeas and Shells
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Zesty Chickpeas and Shells

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 cups cooked macaroni1 large bell peppers,...

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Spicy Three Cheese Baked Macaroni
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Spicy Three Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 cup herb stuffing mix, unprepared3 eggs1 teaspoon butter, melted1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2...

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Bean and Macaroni Soup
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Bean and Macaroni Soup

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb fresh mushrooms,...

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Creamy  Macaroni and Cheese
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk or 4 cups half-and-half1/4 cup cornstarch1 tablespoon prepared mustard1...

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Turkey Macaroni and Cheese Alfredo
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Turkey Macaroni and Cheese Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni ( 4 ounces)1 lb lean ground turkey3/4 teaspoon...

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Crumb Topped Chicken With Macaroni and Cheese
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Crumb Topped Chicken With Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1 (14 ounce) packages kraft Mac n’ Cheese Deluxe1 1/2...

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Fall to Your Knees Macaroni and Cheese
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Fall to Your Knees Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni10 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch squares10...

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Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Beef Bake
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Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Beef Bake

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix3 tablespoons butter ( for...

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Glorified Macaroni and Cheese
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Glorified Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 minced garlic cloves (optional)1 chopped tomatoessalt...

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Western Macaroni and Cheese
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Western Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/2 cup butter ( not...

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Kfc Macaroni and Cheese
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Kfc Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni3/4 cup Velveeta cheese2/3 cup mild yellow cheddar cheese1/3 cup...

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Tomato
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Tomato, Hamburger, Macaroni Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (19 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes ( could...

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Broccoli and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
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Broccoli and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: coarse salt1 lb elbow macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi pasta2 1/2 cups broccoli...

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Modern Minestrone
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Modern Minestrone

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups beef broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 1/2 cups...

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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese
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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups hot water1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup...

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Greek Macaroni Bake
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Greek Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions6 ounces tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Delicious and Easy Macaroni and Cheese
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Delicious and Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup half-and-half1 pinch cayennesalt and pepper2 cups sharp cheddar...

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Homestyle Macaroni Salad
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Homestyle Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped red...

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Macaroni Gratin
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Macaroni Gratin

Ingredients: 200 g large macaroni2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced200 ml creme fraiche...

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Chili Macaroni and Cheese
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Chili Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup green peppers, chopped1...

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Layered Macaroni and Cheese
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Layered Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided2 eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Grandma's Macaroni and Cheese
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Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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Layered Pasta Salad
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Layered Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups medium pasta shells1 tbals. vegetable oil2 cups shredded lettuce1 cup...

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Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!
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Geez! Good Macaroni and Cheese!

Ingredients: 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or 2 cups pasta shells1/4 cup butter...

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese
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The Best Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni2 quarts water1 teaspoon salt2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed1...

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Chicken Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Macaroni With Beef Sauce
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Macaroni With Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil2 lbs beef, cubed1 medium carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2...

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Southwest Macaroni and Jack Cheese Bake
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Southwest Macaroni and Jack Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained2 cups milk4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (4...

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Pasta  Fagioli ( Rhode Island Style)
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Pasta Fagioli ( Rhode Island Style)

Ingredients: 1 ounce olive oil1/2 cup sweet onions2 ounces prosciutto, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic...

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Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad
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Easy Elbow Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 cup light mayonnaise, can use lowfat3 tablespoons low-fat milk2...

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Sylvia's Picnic Macaroni Salad
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Sylvia’s Picnic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked macaroni1 cup chopped ham ( leftover ham or canned ham)2...

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Italian Rustico Soup
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Italian Rustico Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup barilla elbow macaroni2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb fresh escarole or 1...

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Lu's Chili Mac
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Lu’s Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green...

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Georgia Macaroni With American Cheese
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Georgia Macaroni With American Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 tablespoon butter6 -8 slices American cheese1/4 cup evaporated milksalt...

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake
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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese9 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons...

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Haven’t Got Milk Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup melted butter16 ounces sour cream16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1/2...

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Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad
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Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked,drained ( 7 oz.)1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained,flaked1...

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Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese
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Patti Labelle’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb macaroni8 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup muenster cheese,...

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Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese
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Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces macaroni ( uncooked)1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Mama's Best  Macaroni and Cheese
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Mama’s Best Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1/2 teaspoon mustard powder1 cup...

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Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
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Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni5 ounces light processed cheese ( Light Velveeta)1 teaspoon...

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Chili-Mac Casserole
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Chili-Mac Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups chili ( home-made or canned)8 ounces elbow macaroni1/2 cup ketchup8...

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Dried Beef-Macaroni Bake
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Dried Beef-Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 4 eggs2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese1 cup...

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Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
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Uncle Bill’s Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4 cup chopped onions3 cups water2 cups diced...

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My Favorite Macaroni Salad
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My Favorite Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon yellow mustard1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon saltpepper8...

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Classic Macaroni Salad - Made Lighter!
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Classic Macaroni Salad – Made Lighter!

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup fat-free mayonnaise ( low-fat is good too)2...

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