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Macaroni Sauté

(by Grace Witwer Housholder)


2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped green pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 c. finely chopped carrots and/or celery, optional

3 c. tomato juice

salt to taste

pepper to taste

Worcestershire sauce to taste

Heat oil in a large saucepan.

Sauté macaroni, onion, green pepper, garlic, and optional carrots/celery until vegetables are cooked through, about 5 – 8 minutes.

Add tomato juice, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.

Serves 6 as a side dish.

(Meat, cheese, olives and/or hot peppers can be added.)


(Read The Silly Gene, the story that accompanies this recipe.)

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