Bacon and Macaroni
Bacon and Macaroni might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. One serving contains 260 calories, 10g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of tomato paste, garlic powder, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.
Instructions
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.