Stove Top Macaroni and Tomatoes

mrsrexy's Note:

My parents made this often when I was a child and it is still one of my favourite meals as an adult. Quick, tasty and cheap! We usually have this as a main dish with a salad and rolls. Measurements are approximate as I don't follow a recipe and it can be adjusted for personal preference. Can use whole, crushed or diced tomatoes

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 -3 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to direcions.
2. Drain and return to pot.
3. Add tomatoes including juices and heat on low/medium until hot.
4. If using diced or whole tomatoes, crush.
5. Be careful macaroni doesn't stick to bottom of pot - stir frequently!
6. I have added butter and/or cheese whiz for additional flavour.
7. Depending on amount of macaroni cooked, I have used 28 oz can of tomatoes.
8. I have also used italian style tomatoes and chili tomatoes which give it a slightly different flavour, but plain tomatoes are best for our family preference. I have tried canned tomatoes with olive oil and spices (to be used for brushetta) and they are too oily and doesn't result have good results.

Reviews

[Julie in TX]

I grew up eating this. Forget about chicken soup when I'm under the weather. Just give me some macaroni & tomatoes! I do make mine a little different, but basically, it's the same. After I cook the macaroni, I cut two strips of bacon into small pieces and add them to the pan I cooked the macaroni in. Cook the bacon until it's crisp & browned. Remove bacon from grease. Add about 1/4 cup finely diced onion to the bacon grease & saute until it's translucent. Add canned diced tomatoes and heat thoroughly. Add back the bacon bits and macaroni and season with salt & pepper. Yummy!

[2monkeymommy]

Grew up on this stuff and still love it!!! Southern comfort at its best!! I crave this and it is sooo simple to make.

[Hajar Elizabeth]

It's childhood comfort food. It's *supposed* to be bland!!!!