Red Macaroni

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

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

shells, tomato paste, bacon grease, water, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/335698-red-macaroni (may not work)