Elbow Macaroni

PastaGrainAllergen: WheatAllergen: GlutenMildWheatyNeutralChewyStarchy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 371
Protein (g): 13
Fat (g): 1.5
Carbs (g): 75
Fiber (g): 3.2
Sodium (mg): 6

Values for dry, unenriched macaroni. Cooking hydrates the pasta, lowering calories per cooked 100 g due to water uptake.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Elbow macaroni is a short, curved tube-shaped dried pasta with a smooth exterior and a hollow center. It cooks to a tender, springy bite that holds creamy or chunky sauces well, and its small size nests into casseroles and soups. Commonly sold dried in various diameters, it measures about 1–2 cm long.

Originating from Italian maccheroni traditions, the elbow shape became widely produced with industrial pasta-making and spread globally. It features prominently in North American comfort dishes like macaroni and cheese and pasta salads.