Red Macaroni

5 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1lb box.. medium shells
  • 2 can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup bacon grease
  • 1 water
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    in a 3quart pot fill 3/4 way with water and add bacon grease.
  2. 2
    heat to a slow rolling boil.
  3. 3
    add entire box of noodles, and cook until noodles are starting to get soft.
  4. 4
    about 7min.
  5. 5
    lower heat to a simmer..
  6. 6
    add both cans of tomato paste and the salt n pepper.
  7. 7
    stir until the paste has blended into the water.
  8. 8
    add more water until pot is filled to 1/2 to 1 inch from the top.
  9. 9
    continue to cook until noodles r tender and it starts to thicken.
  10. 10
    remove from heat and let cool for about 5 min.
  11. 11
    and to let thicken rest of way.
  12. 12
    serve alone or with your favorite meal.
  13. 13
    serves a family of 8 as a side for cheap.
  14. 14
    or as a meal for 4..
  15. 15
    variation.. add garlic powder to taste when u add the tomato paste and add motz cheese to the top when finished...

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