A little reason to celebrate
National Macaroni Day
Food ยท July 7
National Macaroni Day is about the short, curved pasta tube, how it is cooked, and the many American dishes built around it.
National Macaroni Day falls on Wednesday, July 7, 2027. That is 253 days away.
Macaroni is a dried pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, usually shaped into short tubes. The familiar elbow version has a gentle curve, which helps it hold onto sauce and cheese.
In American kitchens, macaroni is best known for macaroni and cheese, baked in a dish with a browned top or stirred together on the stove. It also turns up cold in macaroni salad at picnics, in soups, and in casseroles that stretch a pantry a little further. The hollow center catches sauce, so a forkful carries more than it seems like it should.
Cooking it is simple. Boil it in plenty of salted water, stir early so the pieces do not stick, and taste a piece a minute or two before the package time. For a dish that will bake afterward, pull it out slightly firm, since it keeps softening in the oven.
Many people mark the day by making a favorite version from scratch, trying a new cheese blend, or revisiting a family recipe that never got written down. Macaroni salad deserves care on warm days. It holds mayonnaise or dairy, so keep it chilled and do not leave it sitting out for long.
The pasta itself rewards a little attention. A sharp cheddar, a pinch of mustard powder in the sauce, or a handful of breadcrumbs on top can change a plain pan of elbows into something people ask about.
Ways to celebrate
- Make macaroni and cheese from scratch with a cheese you have not tried.
- Ask a relative for their macaroni salad recipe and write it down.
- Try adding mustard powder or smoked paprika to your cheese sauce.
- Top a baked macaroni dish with buttered breadcrumbs for a crisp crust.
- Cook a pot of soup with elbow macaroni added near the end.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, July 7 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, July 7 |
| 2028 | Friday, July 7 |
| 2029 | Saturday, July 7 |
| 2030 | Sunday, July 7 |
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