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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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Bacon and Macaroni Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 15 25

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 large skillet, cook bacon; drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add the 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 over casserole.
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 the tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, garlic powder and pepper.
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 over casserole. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Bacon and Macaroni in Country Pork , p61

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Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by Bevjeans

My grandmother taught me this recipe. However, we used tomato soup. So goooood, reminds me of my childhood.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by 3girls4boys

It was a hit in my house! The boys all loved the flavor that the bacon brought to the dish. It was a little on the sweet side from the tomato sauce/paste, but not over whelming. I will be making this again, altough I will be adding some mushrooms, and either some cream cheese or cottage cheese to make the sauce a little bit creamier.