Cereals and Grains

Small macaroni

Small macaroni
Popularity 20 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Small macaroni

Category

Cereals and Grains

Popularity

20 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Small macaroni are a type of short, hollow pasta, traditionally shaped like short, curved tubes, ideal for preparing a wide variety of dishes, both baked and with creamy or tomato sauces.

Originating from Italian cuisine, macaroni has become popular all over the world, especially in Mediterranean cooking. Their small size makes them perfect for recipes like baked pasta, cold salads, and stews, as they hold sauces well and cook quickly.

From a nutritional point of view, small macaroni, being a pasta made primarily from wheat flour, provide a good source of complex carbohydrates, sustained energy, and fiber when whole grain. Furthermore, when combined with protein-rich ingredients and vegetables, they make up balanced and nutritious meals.

In different regions of Latin America, small macaroni are also known as coditos, codos, or simply short pasta. These terms vary by country, but they generally refer to the same type of small, tubular pasta used in numerous homemade recipes.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
18mg
calcium
72mcg
folate
1.5g
fats
1.5mg
iron
44mg
potassium
371
calories
13g
proteins
0.5mg
vitamin b1
4.5mg
vitamin b3
75g
carbohydrates

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