Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe (Easy Vegetarian Dinner)

Name: Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe (Easy Vegetarian Dinner)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and ½ cups (~ 7oz/200g) macaroni (see note 1); 1 tablespoon light olive oil (or neutral oil); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium onion; 1 stock cube (see note 2); 1 can (~14oz / 400g) tomatoes (see note 3 and 4); 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrate); 1 and ½ teaspoons salt (adjust as per taste); 8-10 cherry tomatoes (or 1 small, regular tomato); 1 cup water (use pasta water); 2 and ½ tablespoons light cream (single cream) (see note 5); ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Enjoy this easy vegetarian macaroni and tomatoes recipe, a lighter take on the old-fashioned Southern classic. It's full of rich tomato flavor and so comforting that you'll want to make it again and again. This nut-free, soy-free recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve it on its own or pair it with a fresh side like this crunchy carrot cucumber salad. Don't forget to check out the step-by-step photos in the post and the video below.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:33:02 GMT