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Macaroni and Tomatoes
Macaroni and Tomatoes is a simple, classic southern recipe made from pantry staples. Easy to make, it is pure comfort food.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Southern
Keyword
pasta
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 miniutes.
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:
311
kcal