Beans and Bacon Macaroni

Name: Beans and Bacon Macaroni
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams bacon; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 850 grams red beans, drained and rinsed; 227 grams elbow macaroni; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsps chopped garlic; 4 servings Kosher salt; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

Beans and Bacon Macaroni might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 27g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 642 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of kosher salt, onion, beans, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large skillet, working in batches, until it is crisp.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Drain on a plate lined with a brown paper bag or paper towels. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces.

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Paper Towels

While the bacon is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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Bacon

Water

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Pot

Add a big pinch of salt and the macaroni and cook according to package instructions.

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Macaroni

Salt

Drain and set aside.

Remove all except 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet and put it over medium heat.

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Bacon Drippings

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Frying Pan

Add the onions and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

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Garlic

Add the tomatoes and beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bacon and parsley. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for the Round 2 Recipe French Bean Stew. Stir in the macaroni. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

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Salt And Pepper