Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and Tomatoes

from dinnerin321.com
20 min

Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes is a dish that’s both simple and satisfying, perfect for those times when you need a little taste of home. It has only 4 basic kitchen staples and takes less than 20 minutes to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
  • 46 ounces tomato juice
  • 14.5 ounce can diced or petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter or bacon grease
  • Salt, Black Pepper, and Sugar (amount as desired)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni per package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    To a large saucepan, melt butter or bacon grease over medium heat. Add tomato juice and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked pasta to the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the macaroni is heated through and has absorbed some of the tomato juice. 

  4. 4

    Season with sugar and a seasoning salt blend or salt and black pepper to taste.