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Macaroni and Tomatoes

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"This is a delicious side dish to add to about anything." — K.Thomas

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon bacon grease
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, with juice
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Pour the macaroni into a saucepan and place over medium heat; stir in the butter, bacon grease, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes with juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking until butter and bacon grease has melted and incorporated completely, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit about 20 minutes before serving.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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I started out making this when I was really super broke and the only meat I could afford was bacon. It always increases easily with what you have on hand and however many people you have to feed. I make this now for my boys and add in bacon, add a little bit of spice and toss with parmesan cheese. Never fails to get smiles!

—Sarah Jo

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Jan 11, 2010

It was ok,but it was missing something.

—alex

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Dec 30, 2010

Very good recipe! I did a whole tsp of sugar but oh well...

—MAIA1212

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Dec 03, 2008

I made this at my hubby's request. I have not eaten this dish before so I went on his description of how his dad used to make it as to how this was supposed to be. This turned out wonderfully and my husband was well pleased. He said it was exactly like his dad's were except he wanted it soupier, so the next time I will add some tomato juice instead of sauce or maybe in addition to. I didn't have bacon grease, I just doubled the butter. Thanks for sharing this, it brought my hubby some warm fuzzies as he has some great memories of his dad. Plain and simple, this is good comfort food!

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Jul 27, 2010

I was surprised to see this recipe. My mother use to make this when I was little. It has always been a comfort food to me!! She just used the macaroni and a can of tomatoes.....salt and pepper and you are good to go! Its even great cold....my adult kids make it and take camping as a cold side dish. Now the grand kids even like it. 4 generations!!!!!!

—GmaMary

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Aug 07, 2009

this recipe is my hubbys favorite...I did use 2 cans of rotel tomatoes instead of stewed tomatoes to add that extra kick!!

—Jackie

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Feb 16, 2011

Very tasty! whole family loved it.

—honeybee375

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Dec 27, 2008

Very good and very easy. I save all my bacon grease and I was looking for a nice easy recipe to use some of it up - - this was perfect and easy. Topped with Parm. cheese.

—Vargo5

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Nutrition

Calories
191 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
34.4 g
11%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
3.5 g
5%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
6 g
12%

Sodium
427 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Macaroni and Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 191
Calories from Fat: 32

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g 5 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 427mg 17 %
Potassium 347mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.4g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 6g 12 %
Sugars 5.2g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 44 %
Niacin 37 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 53 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.