Tomatoes and Macaroni
"My Grandmother used to can the tomatoes that my grandfather grew. This was my lunch time favorite when I would spend the summers with her in Alabama. I am sure you could use fresh tomatoes, but remember to keep the juice."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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2-3
ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup uncooked macaroni noodles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon prepared garlic
- salt and pepper
- 1 pinch parsley
- 1 pinch basil
directions
- Begin boiling the macaroni noodles.
- In another saucepan, add onion and butter or margarine. Cook on medium high heat until the onions are soft.
- Add the tomatoes (do not drain), garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and basil to the onions. Reduce heat to medium.
- Cook the macaroni noodles until they are 2 or 3 minutes away from being done. Drain the water from the noodles.
- Add the noodles to the sauce and continue cooking on medium heat until the noodles are done.
- Enjoy.
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Reviews
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Sometimes it's the simplest of ingredients that produce wonderful results. I had this recipe saved for when DH was out of town (dislikes tomatoes) and tonight being alone and with an Autumn chill in the air, comfort food seemed the ideal choice for dinner. I loved the flavor, I agree the pinch of Basil is a good addition. I did sprinkle a little grated cheese on top. Thanks so much for sharing. -
This brought back fond memories. My grandmother used to make this to go along with meatballs, just like I made tonight. The basil was a nice touch. -
Macaroni and tomatoes is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods! It's so simple yet so good. I don't even add garlic or herbs to mine--just tomatoes, butter, onion, and noodles. BTW, an absolutely excellent dinner is blackeyed peas, greens, macaroni and tomatoes, and cornbread. Pure heaven, I tell you! -
This makes a nice down home, comfort dish. To your recipe I added green bell peppers and sauteed them with the onions and garlic. I also omitted the basil. Thank you for posting a recipe a southern favorite. -
I love this recipe..Growing up (in Alabama)my Mom cooked this and usually made a pan of corn bread and dryed butter beans to go along with it...Yum!!!
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