35 Memorable Recipes Using Canned Tomatoes

If you love the deep flavor that tomatoes add to any dish, but you don't have the time or the inclination to blanch, peel, and chop your own fresh tomatoes, then these recipes are for you. This collection of 35 recipes using canned tomatoes uses a simple can opener to add tons of flavor to meals. Try slow cooker cowboy stew, Mexican chicken spaghetti, Mexican chicken casserole with Doritos, and more.

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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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

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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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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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Fried Spaghetti

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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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Pasta Napoletana

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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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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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Tomato Basil Chicken

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Tomato Basil Chicken is a delicious meal that you can whip up in no time! The ingredients are super affordable and it tastes so yummy!
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Olive Garden Meatballs

Meatballs covered in sauce in a skillet. — Olive Garden 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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Easy American Chop Suey

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This easy American chop suey recipe is total comfort food loaded with pasta, ground beef, veggies, and a seasoned tomato sauce.
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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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Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs

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

This Olive Garden spaghetti and meatballs recipe is loaded with all the flavor we love in the original. Big meatballs and rich sauce? Yum!
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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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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

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Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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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 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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Spicy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

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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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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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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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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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Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

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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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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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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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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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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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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

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This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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Mom's Chicken Paprikash Soup Recipe

This chicken paprikash soup recipe is a hearty, creamy tomato-based soup loaded with tender chicken, onions, and much more.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

A plate of spaghetti topped with a tomato-based sauce containing mushrooms and herbs, meticulously crafted using slow cooking techniques. Salt and pepper shakers, basil leaves, and a cloth napkin are nearby. — Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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Chicken Paprikash Slow Cooker Recipe

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Slow cooker chicken paprikash recipe is comfort food. Served on noodles, rice, or potatoes, this easy, chicken paprikash slow cooker recipe won't disappoint.
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

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Vegetarian Chili is simple to make and perfect for weight loss. This slow cooker meal is not only delicious but comforting and perfect for chilly nights.
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup With Tortellini

A close-up of a bowl of chunky minestrone soup, made in a slow cooker, filled with vegetables, pasta, beans, and ground meat in a tomato-based broth. — Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup With Tortellini. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow cooker minestrone soup with tortellini is a hearty dish your family will love. Packed with veggies, protein, and noodles, it's a feast!
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Moroccan Chicken Stew

A plate of mashed potatoes topped with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, onions, and parsley showcases a delightful creation from popular chicken recipes, with a fork placed to the right. — Moroccan Chicken Stew. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

Moroccan Chicken Stew, made in a slow cooker, is both tasty and healthy! Shredded chicken, served on rice, pasta, quinoa, cous cous or mashed potatoes!
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Slow Cooker Turkey Tortilla Soup

A bowl full of soup with sliced avocado, jalapeno and some tortilla chips on top. — Slow Cooker Turkey Tortilla Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey tortilla soup is loaded with delicious Tex-Mex flavor and tender white meat turkey. Healthy and tasty!
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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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