Macaroni and tomatoes recipes skin#
Macaroni and tomatoes recipes plus#

I have not added sugar and instead cooked the tomatoes really well to bring out their inherent sweetness.įresh stock: If using fresh stock (instead of the stock cube), add it to the dish after you have added the macaroni, and do not add the pasta water.

The classic macaroni tomato recipe calls for some sugar to be added. You can use canned stewed tomatoes for additional flavor.

Macaroni and tomatoes recipes plus#

In that case, you will need about 21 oz (500 grams) of fresh tomatoes plus the cherry tomatoes as mentioned above.ĭo not have cherry tomatoes? No worries! Just use 1 small regular tomato and cut in into 8 pieces.Ĭanned tomatoes: Use petite diced tomatoes and if you, like me do not have them, use canned whole tomatoes with their juice. Tomatoes: You can make this recipe with just fresh tomatoes. Serve warm with a side dish of your choice. That's it! This delicious pasta dish is ready! Mix well.Ĭook for another couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle.

Macaroni and tomatoes recipes skin#

Step 5: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, mix and cook for another 3-4 minutes - until you see the skin of the tomatoes wrinkling.Īdd the light cream, crushed black pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil.Ĭook for 4-5 minutes - this will allow the pasta to absorb the juice of the tomatoes and other flavors. Step 4: Bring the heat back to medium-high, and add the cooked macaroni and the water that you had reserved to the tomato sauce. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the tomatoes have become mushy and the sauce thickens. Let it come to a lively simmer and then reduce heat to medium.

Add the canned diced tomatoes (or whole tomatoes), tomato paste, and salt.Fry for a couple of minutes or until the onions start turning pink. To the hot oil-butter mixture, add the chopped garlic and onion.Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan or dutch oven on medium-high heat.Step 3: Make the dish (see the video below). Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.This dish is beautiful to look at and even more delicious to eat!Ĭook macaroni as per the instructions on the pack.ĭrain the water and keep the pasta aside.