Macaroni And Tomatoes Is Southern Food At Its Finest

Macaroni and tomatoes remain a beloved comfort food for many people from the South. It’s belly-filling, affordable, and easy to prepare with only a handful of ingredients.

Many think the dish has Southern and Appalachian beginnings, and it's believed to have been popular during the Great Depression when people had to stretch their dollars.

Basic recipes for macaroni and tomatoes have just five ingredients: dried elbow macaroni, stewed tomatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Some people also add ground beef and onions.

As a recipe with roots that go back at least a century, macaroni and tomatoes have stood the test of time, remaining both affordable and heart-warming.