Classic Macaroni and Tomatoes

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• sugar (optional - see note)

Instructions:

• Cook the macaroni in salted water to al dente according to the package instructions then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
• In a large pot, melt the bacon grease and pour in the tomatoes with the juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally - about 10 minutes.
• Add the macaroni to the tomatoes and mix well. Add the salt and pepper. Mix well then adjust seasoning to taste. (See my note about sugar below.) Serve warm.