Macaroni and Hot Dog Stove Top Casserole

I make this with vegetarian protein links, but the original recipe in Better Homes and Gardens of course called for normal hot dogs. This is very easy and works best if the cooked macaroni is still warm when you add it. This recipe is very starchy so serve with green vegetables and additional protein.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup macaroni
• 16  ounces corn
• 2  stalks celery
• 12  ounces vegetarian hot dogs or 12  ounces  hot dogs
• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 11  ounces  condensed tomato soup
• 1  teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Boil macaroni with the salt in 1/2 quart of water. Empty into a colander to drain. Drain the corn, if canned.
2. Chop celery and protein links into bite size pieces. Melt margarine in skillet, and add celery. When softened, add protein links.
3. When protein links begin to sizzle, add tomato soup and chili powder, and stir for about 10 minutes to heat through, then add macaroni and corn. Simmer 5 minutes.