Creamy Macaroni Salad

Cooking the Macaroni 1. Boil water in a large pot and add a pinch of salt. 2. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. 3. Drain the macaroni and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. 4. Set aside.

Preparing the Ingredients 1. Finely chop the onion and dice the tomato. 2. Set aside in a bowl.

Mixing the Salad 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chopped onion, and diced tomato. 2. Add ketchup and mayonnaise. 3. Gently toss everything together until well combined.

Chilling and Serving 1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. 2. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy and flavorful macaroni salad.