Macaroni, Tomatoes and Smoked Sausage

Growing up, my mom made macaroni and tomatoes often.  This twist on the old recipe adds smoked sausage and fresh tomatoes instead of canned.  

Macaroni, Tomatoes and Smoked Sausage

2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 long link of smoked sausage (I use beef)
8 yellow pear shaped tomatoes (from my garden)
1 medium tomato
2 Tbsp. real butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt + 1 pinch of salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. ground pepper

In a deep pot, boil macaroni in water and a pinch of salt.  Cook until just under done.  Drain.  Add the macaroni back into the pot.  Cut pear tomatoes into small pieces and cut the medium tomato into chunks.  Pulse a couple of times in the food processor and then add to the pot.  Add butter, evaporated milk, sugar, oregano salt and pepper.  Slice smoked sausage into small rounds and add to the pot  Stir well and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve

Enjoy!