Macaroni and Tomatoes
If you're in the mood for a hearty, easy-to-make dinner dish, macaroni and tomatoes is the perfect meal for you! This classic combo can be tailored to your liking by adding additional ingredients like grilled chicken or shrimp. It's a budget-friendly meal that the whole family will love!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked, about 2 cups
- 14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni elbows to al dente, as directed on the package
- Drain the macaroni but do not rinse.
- Place the drained elbows into the pan you cooked them in.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter has melted and the macaroni is coated
- Add the tomatoes and the juice from the can and stir to combine.
- Heat over low heat until the macaroni has absorbed most of the liquid from the tomatoes and is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Small shells or other small shaped pastas can be used.
- Stewed tomatoes can be used if you prefer a sweeter dish.
- Whole tomatoes should be cut into smaller pieces before adding.
- You can substitute the canned tomatoes with tomato juice, that’s how my mom used to make it.
- Bacon grease can be used instead of butter, that's how my grandma made it.1
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
