Red Macaroni

Source : In A 3quart Pot Fill 3/4 Way With Water And Add Bacon Grease Heat To A Slow Rolling Boil Add Entire Box Of Noodles And Cook Until Noodles Are Starting...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : March 7, 2026

Step:

  1. in a 3quart pot fill 3/4 way with water and add bacon grease. heat to a slow rolling boil.

  2. add entire box of noodles, and cook until noodles are starting to get soft. about 7min. lower heat to a simmer..

    Red Macaroni recipe step 2 photo
  3. add both cans of tomato paste and the salt n pepper. stir until the paste has blended into the water. add more water until pot is filled to 1/2 to 1 inch from the top.

    Red Macaroni recipe step 3 photo
  4. continue to cook until noodles r tender and it starts to thicken.

  5. remove from heat and let cool for about 5 min. and to let thicken rest of way.

  6. serve alone or with your favorite meal.

    Red Macaroni recipe step 6 photo
  7. serves a family of 8 as a side for cheap. or as a meal for 4..

  8. variation.. add garlic powder to taste when u add the tomato paste and add motz cheese to the top when finished...


Ingredients

  1. 1 1lb box.. medium shells
  2. 2 can tomato paste
  3. 1/4 cup bacon grease
  4. 1 water
  5. 1 salt and pepper to taste

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