Let the macaroni and tomatoes simmer for an additional few minutes to allow the flavors to mix.įourth: If the sauce is too thin you can add a little of the pasta water or a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. When the pasta is done, add the cooked noodles and stir to combine. Third: Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. add cooked pasta simmer 5 minutes more and serve Second: While the pasta is cooking, in a large sauce pan or deep skillet, add the bacon fat over medium heat. Looking for more leftover worthy dishes? Follow LTB on Pinterest and pin to a board! add tomatoes to bacon fat simmer for 10 minutes How to make Macaroni and Tomatoesįirst: Cook the macaroni in salted water according to package directions. If you don’t have it, just use butter instead. I still have one and use it instead of butter or when want to add a little smoky flavor to a dish. If you like the flavor of these, feel free to use two cans of these.īacon Fat – I grew up having an enamel mug of bacon grease in the fridge to use for a variety of dishes. Stewed Tomatoes – I like to use the original recipe variety because it has a little onion, celery, and bell pepper. You can also use crushed or pureed tomatoes in a pinch. Long spaghetti noodles or large tubes tend to be too large for this dish.ĭiced Tomatoes – Don’t have a can of petite diced tomatoes? Use whole tomatoes and just chop or break them into smaller pieces before adding. If there's a chance I made the error, I won't rate the recipe.Elbow macaroni – This is the classic noodle shaped used in this dish but feel free to use any small shaped pasta. I feel that I pick recipes with ingredients our family likes, so in my opinion, there's an error somewhere. * Not edible and probably an error in the recipe. Work involved not a good trade-off for the end result. ** Recipe was edible but not really enjoyed and will not be made again. **** Excellent recipe but confusing directions that I will make again in my own less confusing way OR Very good recipe that I'll probably make again if I find the time! *** Good/OK recipe but probably not something I would make again OR Very Good recipe that doesn't have clear, detailed directions.

If a dish is especially easy, and I'm on the fence, I will give it 5* for ease even if it's very good instead of great. It has excellent, detailed directions and is perfect as is.

I, of course, will adhere to the above when rating recipes, too! Thanks and have a great day! My Rating System: ***** A delicious recipe that was thoroughly enjoyed. I'd also really appreciate it if you refrain from rating a recipe if you overcook or overbake it or it you don't refrigerate or store as listed. The recipes will not work/taste as intended, so it's really not fair to rate them as such.

Too many recipe reviews state margarine subbed for butter (if I list butter, it's REAL butter), different spices, low-fat ingredients, whole wheat flour instead of white, etc. Also, if you make changes or substitutions, I'd love to see your suggestions and/or comments, but I'd appreciate no rating at all if it's not made as posted. I have 4 kids, who are the loves of my life and cooking for them and my husband keeps me on my toes! ) We bought an ice cream parlor in March 04 and it's been quite an experience! Note: I love getting feedback on my recipes all I ask is that you actually *make* them before reviewing them. I am also a fan of all things Amish, so I have quite a collection of things picked up in Reading, Lancaster and surrounding areas here in Pennsylvania. I collect cookbooks and cookie stamps/cutters and have a pretty big collection of both. I live in Pa (outside of Philadelphia) and cooking, baking, cross-stitching and reading are my hobbies.

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