Tomatoes and Macaroni
Looking for cheap meal ideas? This recipe for tomatoes and macaroni is ready in minutes and is a great way to save time and money and makes a filling dish for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta noodles or elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease or butter
- 1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a pot, bring salted water to a boil and add macaroni noodles. Cook al dente, around 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain noodles. Set aside.
- Melt bacon grease (or butter) in a medium sauce pan. Pour in the stewed tomatoes (including juice). Add cooked macaroni pasta, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.
Notes
SUGAR: There are some people that add sugar to this recipe. If you like a sweeter version, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar along with the salt and pepper during Step 2.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
*Nutrition information is approximate. If you have special dietary needs, please calculate your own nutrition.
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