Indulgent Mac ‘n’ Tomato Recipe: A Flavor Explosion!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) packagemacaroni

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1teaspoonbacon grease

  • 1(8 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canchopped stewed tomatoes, with juice

  • ½teaspoonwhite sugar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
4%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Sodium
362mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
6g
12%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
36mg
3%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
348mg
7%

* 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.

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