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Bacon and Macaroni Recipe

I've prepared this dish on the stovetop and in the microwave...either way, it's a down-home dinner that my husband can't resist. The blend of bacon and cheese is unbeatable.

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8 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

14 bacon strips, diced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon; drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, garlic powder and pepper to drippings; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Stir in macaroni; heat through, stirring occasionally. Combine cheese and remaining parsley; sprinkle on top. Microwave Directions: In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, heat bacon on high for 2-1/2 minutes; discard fat. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes more or until bacon is crisp. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings; stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in macaroni; cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Combine cheese and remaining parsley; sprinkle on top. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 307 calories, 24 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 597 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Bacon and Macaroni published in Country Pork , p61

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