Hearty Flavor Made Easy with 25 Recipes That Use Canned Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a classic ingredient in so many kinds of recipes across the globe. You could take the time to blanch and prepare fresh tomatoes, or you could make things easy and pop open a can! This collection of 25 recipes that use canned tomatoes highlights how this simple shortcut helps you make hearty dishes that are easy and delicious. Try pasta Napoletana, crock pot hamburger soup, one-pot turkey chili with biscuits, and so many more.

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

This spicy Italian sausage pasta packs a punch of flavor and heat with spicy Italian sausage and two kinds of chile peppers.
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Marcel's Lentil Soup

Bowl of lentil soup on a white surface, garnished with fresh cilantro. A jar of oil and lemon slices are nearby. Another bowl of soup is partially visible in the background, adding a cozy touch. — Marcel's Lentil Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Marcel's Lentil Soup is a wonderful tomato based lentil soup. This Dutch oven lentil soup is so easy and so full of flavor. Give it a try!
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One Pot Lasagna Soup

A bowl of lasagna soup with a spoonful raised, showcasing ricotta cheese, ground meat, pasta, and herbs in a tomato-based broth. This cheesy comfort food is sure to warm your soul. — One Pot Lasagna Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

One Pot Lasagna Soup makes a simple dinner solution!! Forget the hassle of layering and baking traditional lasagna and you will enjoy the same flavors with half the effort.
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Pasta Napoletana

Pasta Napoletana is a deliciosly simple recipe that's basically the garden on your plate. It comes together easily, and it's so good!
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Spaghetti Alla Bolognese

A plate of Italian cuisine featuring spaghetti noodles topped with rich meat sauce, colorful bell peppers, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. — Spaghetti Alla Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spaghetti alla bolognese recipe is full of garden fresh flavors you'll love. Bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes? Yum!
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Easy Marinara Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti)

A bowl of spaghetti topped with sliced grilled steak-recipes, roasted tomatoes, and garnished with fresh parsley. — Easy Marinara Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make delicious steak pasta with perfectly cooked steak and a quick homemade tomato sauce! Steak spaghetti is sure to be a hit for dinner!
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One-Pot Turkey Chili And Biscuits

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and oyster crackers, surrounded by ingredients including Pillsbury biscuits on a wooden table. — One-Pot Turkey Chili And Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This one-pot turkey chili and biscuits is loaded with everything we love about chili and made healthier with turkey. The biscuits finish it off!
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Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos

A close-up of a baked casserole filled with layers of melted cheese, diced tomatoes, corn chips, and chopped onions, garnished with fresh parsley—one of those must-have recipes for every occasion. — Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican chicken casserole with Doritos is always a hit. A simple tortilla casserole, it's a new twist on classic fiesta chicken casserole
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How Long To Bake Tilapia At 375

A filet on a white plate. — How Long To Bake Tilapia At 375. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Today we're talking about how long to bake tilapia at 375, and we're throwing in a delicious tilapia recipe to go with it!
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My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup

A pot of tomato soup with visible macaroni noodles, diced tomatoes, and onions, being stirred with a black ladle, placed on a striped cloth. — My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup has been my favorite soup ever since I can remember. Creamy tomato goodness in every spoonful!
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Crockpot Hamburger Soup

A bowl of minestrone soup contains various mixed vegetables including carrots and mushrooms, pieces of ground meat, macaroni, and a tomato-based broth topped with herbs. — Crockpot Hamburger Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This hearty and comforting Crockpot hamburger soup recipe is sure to become a total hit in your household. It is healthy, delicious, and super easy to make too!
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Fried Spaghetti

A fork full of spaghetti held in the air. — Fried Spaghetti. Photo Credit. Kitchen Divas.

This fried spaghetti recipe is quick, easy, and light. It's a great pasta dish for any day of the week. It even reheats well!
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Easy Beef Vegetable Soup

A close-up of a bowl filled with hearty vegetable and mushroom soup, garnished with black pepper. It's a must-try, especially when paired with classic side dishes like grilled cheese. — Easy Beef Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Beef Vegetable Soup is comfort in every spoonful! Full of beef or steak, vegetables and more, this creamy, restaurant quality soup recipe is the best!
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Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of cowboy stew. — Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy cowboy stew recipe with chunks of beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in tomato sauce makes a hearty and satisfying one pot meal.
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

Closeup of spaghetti in bowl. — Mexican Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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Fall Favorite Pumpkin Chili

A spoonful of vegetable stew with chunks of carrots, beans, and diced tomatoes, garnished with cilantro and a hint of pumpkin, held above a bowl of the same stew. The background is softly blurred showing more stew ingredients. — Fall Favorite Pumpkin Chili. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pumpkin Chili is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for the fall season. The comforting pumpkin chili recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make.
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Olive Garden Meatballs

Closeup of meatballs on a bed of spaghetti. — Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Olive Garden meatballs recipe has all the flavor of our favorite meatballs inside tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meatballs.
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School Cafeteria Spaghetti

A plate of spaghetti with tomato meat sauce and grated cheese, garnished with parsley, on a checked tablecloth, accompanied by an Old Fashioned cocktail. — School Cafeteria Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This school cafeteria spaghetti recipe will have you recalling the flavor of childhood. This simple recipe tastes like lunch period!
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Guinness Beef Stew

A bowl of slow-cooked beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms, garnished with parsley, served on a wooden table.

Warm, cozy, & deliciously hearty, my recipe for Guinness Beef Stew is a classic Irish stew. (Stovetop/Dutch oven or slow cooker/crock pot)
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Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

A spoonful of soup. — Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker cabbage roll soup is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of classic cabbage rolls in a soup with the ease of a slow cooker.
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Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

A bowl of stuffed cabbage rolls with a mix of chopped cabbage, ground meat, tomatoes, and rice, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker on a wooden surface. — Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make lazy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole for an easy dinner! A one-pot meal takes less effort than cabbage rolls but same great flavor.
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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

A spoonful of taco chicken and rice. — Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice is big on flavor but not on work. It's an easy, hearty dish everyone will love.
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Spicy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

Ac spoonful of spicy stew. — Spicy Beef Stew. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Spicy Beef Stew recipe is so easy and versatile. Use your favorite vegetables, your choice of heat and create the best spicy stew with the most tender beef.
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How To Make Vodka Sauce With Meat

A close-up of penne pasta covered in a creamy red sauce is served in a black dish, showcasing one of the many delicious sauces. — How To Make Vodka Sauce With Meat. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

How to make vodka pasta sauce recipe shows you how to prepare vodka sauce with meat to create many different easy meals your family will love.
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