Macaroni and Tomatoes is a classic Southern favorites that only requires a six basic pantry ingredients and a few minutes to make. This easy side dish pairs with everything from chicken to pork and is always a winner!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Southern
Keyword
Macaorni and Tomatoes, Southern Recipe Favorites
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time15minutes
Servings8servings
Calories159kcal
Ingredients
2cupselbow pastauncooked
2tablespoonsbuttersalted
114.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
1tablespoonketchup
1teaspoonsugaroptional
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. This is usually around 8 minutes. Drain the pasta into a colander then return the pasta to the pot.
While the pasta is cooking if necessary cut or mash whole tomatoes into small pieces.
Return the pot of the stove and turn heat to medium. Melt butter into pasta, stirring continuously to prevent macaroni from burning.
Next add, strew tomatoes, ketchup, sugar, salt and pepper, Bring to a boil turn heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and fresh cracked pepper is desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Macaroni and Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 42mg2%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 97IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.