Mums Macaroni And Stewed Tomatoes Recipes

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain, rinse and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the 3 cups of milk, butter, salt and pepper until hot but not boiling.
• In a small bowl or cup, combine 1/4 cup of milk with the cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
• Slowly add this to the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• When mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
• Pour pasta into a large mixing bowl and add the cheese mixture and the stewed tomatoes.
• Mix well until macaroni is well coated.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish or 3 quart casserole and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 35 to 45, or until golden brown.

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.

BAKED MACARONI WITH TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni, arrange in greased 1 quart casserole.
• Melt butter in skillet, and add onion, green pepper and A1 sauce. simmer 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Heat through.
• Pour mixture over macaroni, toss well.
• Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in hot oven of 400°F, 20 minutes, or until cheese melts.

MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add butter and chopped bacon. Stir and cook until bacon is brown and fat is rendered. Pour off desired amount of oil from the cooked bacon.
• Add all tomatoes, pasta sauce, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, and stir in macaroni.
• Cook at a low boil for the recommended cook time on the macaroni package. Stir often, scraping the bottom, to prevent pasta from sticking to the pan. Dish is ready to serve when macaroni is cooked to your liking.
• Serve with grated parmesan for sprinkling on top if desired.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI WITH STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, but stop short of al dente. Drain the macaroni and return it to the pot. Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and sugar to the drained macaroni, stirring it all together so the macaroni is well coated with sauce. Continue to cook the macaroni for about 10 more minutes for the flavors to combine. Serve immediately.

MOM'S BAKED TOMATO AND CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Note 1: If you can't find Ready-Cuts, use a small penne pasta or mostaccioli. Elbows don't have enough substance for this recipe.
• Note 2: You may use stewed or diced tomatoes.
• Note 3: I use a combination of Pinconning, Colby, and mild Cheddar cheese. You may use your favorite(s).
• Boil macaroni in salted water, 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain. It will finish cooking in the oven.
• Sauté onion in butter until soft and translucent. Add the can of tomatoes to the onions and let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Cut cheese into small chunks and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Spray a 9X14" glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. Layer half the tomatoes and cheese in the pan. On top of this, layer 1/2 of the cooked, drained macaroni, then the remaining tomatoes, then the remaining macaroni, and top with the remaining cheese.
• Pour 1/4 cup water over the top. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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.

MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a large sauce pan or deep skillet, add the bacon fat over medium heat.
• Add the diced and stewed tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• When the pasta is done, add the cooked noodles and stir to combine.
• Let the macaroni and tomatoes simmer for an additional few minutes to allow the flavors to mix.
• If the sauce is too thin you can add a little of the pasta water or a cornstarch slurry to thicken it.
• Remove and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Enjoy!

MUM'S MACARONI AND STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Cook 2 cups of elbow macaroni and drain. Put back in pot and add 1 can of stewed tomatoes. (I like the ones with the green and red pepper bits in it.) Return to heat and stir until tomatoes are heated. Remove from heat and serve. Add pepper to taste.