Macaroni facts for kids
Macaroni is a popular type of pasta. It is made from wheat and flour. This yummy food comes from Italy. Macaroni has a special shape. It looks like a small tube. It can be straight or curved. The curved type is often called elbow macaroni because it looks like a bent arm.
Macaroni is almost never eaten by itself. People usually eat it with other foods or covered in a tasty sauce. A very popular dish is "Macaroni cheese." This is macaroni covered in melted cheese. It's a favorite meal for many kids!
Where Macaroni is Eaten
Macaroni in Libya
In Libya, macaroni is called Macroona Imbakbaka. Libya has many Italian foods because it used to be an Italian colony. This means Italy once ruled Libya. Because of this history, Italian cooking styles and dishes became popular there.
Images for kids
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Homemade macaroni and cheese, with dried herbs and ground pepper
See also
In Spanish: Macarrón para niños
