Macaroni with tomato

April 22, 2024

This macaroni with tomato recipe is an Italian classic that never fails. A popular dish all over the world, as it is a very simple and versatile recipe that adapts to all kinds of tastes, being able to make any kind of pasta with tomato.

My grandchildren love this dish, because if it were up to them, they would eat every day grandma’s macaroni.

Here is the recipe that after trying different ingredients captivated me and my family. So feel free to experiment with different ingredients to find the combination you like best!

Macaroni video recipe

Recipe information

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min.
Portions: 5
Difficulty level: Medium
Category of dish: Main course / Single dish
Origin: Italian

Ingredients for 5 persons

400 g of sausages
2 onions
1 jar of sieved tomato
1 tin of foie gras
½ kg of macaroni
Olive oil
Salt
1 tbsp. of sugar
Grated cheese

How to make macaroni with tomato

For the sauce:

Cut the sausages into small pieces and set aside in a bowl.
We peel the onions, then grind them and put them aside in a bowl.
Put the pan on the heat and add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the sausages and fry them.
When the sausages are browned, add the chopped onions.
Once the onion is poached, add the tomato and a spoonful of sugar.
When the tomato is fried, add the foie gras and salt. Allow the foie gras to melt and the sauce will be ready.

For the Macaroni:

Put a pot with water, a spoonful of oil and salt on the heat.
When it comes to the boil, add the macaroni.
Once they are boiled, we strain them and mix them with the sauce we have previously made.
The macaroni would be ready to serve! If you like, add grated cheese to taste to make it tastier.

Tips for macaroni with tomatoes

It is important to add foie gras, as it gives a special touch to the tomato sauce.
If you like cheese, adding it to the plate gives it a very good taste.