Macaroni and Tomatoes
The old-fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes recipe is a simple, southern side dish that takes two ingredients, a dash of seasoning, and 20 minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than the box recommends. Set aside to drain.
- In the same pot, melt butter.
- Add the stewed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for around 5 minutes or until liquids are cooked off a little bit.
- Add elbow macaroni to the tomato mixture and heat through.
- Adjust seasonings.
- Top with parsley for garnish if desired.
Notes
A couple of ideas for you to try:
- stir in some chopped, cooked bacon
- use bacon grease instead of butter to add richness
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
