This recipe for macaroni with added tomatoes is the ultimate pantry-friendly pasta dinner! It combines elbow noodles, canned tomatoes, and butter and is a cozy family favorite that’s ready to serve within just 15 minutes.
Fill a large pot with salted water, bringing to a boil. Add elbow noodles and cook until al dente. I like to pull them a minute before the box says, so they're still a little bouncy. Drain and place back into the pot.
Add cans of diced tomatoes (don't drain), butter, sugar and salt and pepper into the pot, stirring until butter is melted and well mixed.
Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Don't want to use diced tomatoes? You can use stewed tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes if you’d like. You can also use 2-3 fresh tomatoes, chopped up, if it's garden season.