Macaroni And Tomatoes My Way Recipes

CLASSIC MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• 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.

BEST EVER MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and melt it. Add the garlic and dried spices to the melted butter, and saute until aromatic (about 2 minutes).
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil on high heat.
• Add in the pasta, turn the heat to medium-low, and cover.
• Cook for about 15 minutes. Give the pasta a stir every few minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
• Once the liquid is all or almost all absorbed, add in the tomatoes and stir. Let the tomatoes heat for about 3 minutes, and serve.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND TOMATOES - GRANDMA'S MACARONI WITH TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook elbow macaroni in boiling, salted water according to package instructions. Drain well.
• In a large skillet, pour in tomatoes, breaking them up in bite-sized chunks using a meat chopper or your clean hands.
• Add cooked macaroni, sugar and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Once simmering, lower heat and add butter, stirring until melted.
• Taste, and add black pepper and additional salt if desired. Tastes great served with buttered bread.

MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Pour the macaroni into a saucepan and place over medium heat; stir in the butter, bacon grease, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes with juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking until butter and bacon grease has melted and incorporated completely, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit about 20 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND TOMATOES -- MY WAY

Steps:

• 1. Add macaroni to salty boiling water. Cook macaroni until done. Drain
• 2. Add macaroni back to pot with butter. Add remaining ingredients, stir until combined. Turn heat to medium, and simmer until ingredients blend together, about 15 minutes. Pour into bowl, or eat from the pot.

MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• While macaroni is cooking according to package directions, I cut the tomatoes in smaller pieces.
• Drain macaroni and put back into pot cooked in, add butter and Lawrey's Seasoning Salt (no substitutions).
• Stir to coat.
• Add tomatoes along with the juice.
• You could also add crisp bacon pieces when served.

TOMATO MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish, combine the macaroni, tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and heat 45 seconds longer. , Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-40 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.