Here’s a wonderful budget friendly dish from A Taste Of Home:
Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon:
* 14 bacon strips, diced
* 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt’s® 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.
I think thats to much mater paste for me.
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