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A simple and comforting bowl of elbow macaroni designed for a renal diet. This cheeseless version is tossed in heart-healthy olive oil and a savory, salt-free seasoning blend, offering a safe and satisfying pasta option.
Cook the macaroni
Drain and season the pasta
Serve immediately
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A simple and comforting bowl of elbow macaroni designed for a renal diet. This cheeseless version is tossed in heart-healthy olive oil and a savory, salt-free seasoning blend, offering a safe and satisfying pasta option.
This american recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 277.11 calories per serving with 7.58g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Add 1 cup of steamed, low-potassium vegetables like chopped cauliflower or green beans for extra fiber and nutrients. Ensure vegetables are blanched if needed to reduce potassium.
Use pre-made salt-free Italian seasoning blend instead of individual spices to save time.
By using refined pasta and omitting cheese, this dish is very low in phosphorus, which is crucial for managing bone and heart health in people with kidney disease.
The use of salt-free seasonings helps control blood pressure and fluid balance, key concerns in a renal diet.
The carbohydrates from the pasta provide a good source of energy without adding excessive protein, which can be taxing on the kidneys.
Extra virgin olive oil provides monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health.
Yes, this recipe is designed to be healthy for individuals on a renal diet. It is low in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium, using refined pasta for lower mineral content and olive oil for healthy fats. It provides carbohydrates for energy without overloading the kidneys.
A one-cup serving of this CKD-Friendly Mac-Style Pasta contains approximately 250-280 calories, primarily from the pasta and olive oil.
Cheese is very high in phosphorus and sodium, two minerals that need to be strictly limited in a renal diet to protect kidney function. This recipe uses a salt-free seasoning blend to provide flavor instead.
Yes, you can add low-potassium vegetables. Good choices include bell peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, or zucchini. It's often recommended to boil or blanch vegetables first and discard the water to reduce their potassium content further.
While whole wheat pasta is generally considered healthier, it is higher in phosphorus and potassium. For a CKD diet, refined white pasta is the preferred choice as it contains lower levels of these minerals.