Macaroni and Tomatoes
Macaroni and Tomatoes is a simple, classic southern recipe made from pantry staples. Easy to make, it is pure comfort food.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. Drain.
- Add the butter, bacon grease and both cans of tomatoes (undrained) to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve warm with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
To make it vegetarian, leave out the bacon grease and double the butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg