Macaroni and Tomatoes

skunkmonkey101
skunkmonkey101 @skunk_monkey101
Dover, Florida

A timeless recipe how old it is I really don't know. My Mom and Dad ate this recipe growing up.

Macaroni and Tomatoes

A timeless recipe how old it is I really don't know. My Mom and Dad ate this recipe growing up.

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Ingredients

6-8 servings
  1. Macaroni----------------
  2. 1 poundmacaroni pasta
  3. 3 quartswater to boil pasta
  4. 1-1/2 teaspoonkosher salt cooked pasta
  5. 2 teaspoonkosher salt for water
  6. Tomatoes----------------
  7. 1/4 poundsmoked sliced bacon
  8. 1medium diced onion
  9. 4large tomatoes 2 pounds
  10. 1 teaspoonground black pepper
  11. 2 teaspoonkosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the tomatoes. Boil the water add tomatoes.

  2. 2

    After the tomatoes have been in the boiling water remove after 20 seconds. Carefully break the skin. Peel.

  3. 3

    Remove the core. I used a Mellon baller. Remember you may forget that the tomatoes are still raw in the middle. Crush and set aside. Retain the juices.

  4. 4

    Boil the pasta in the same water you used to scald the tomatoes. Add salt to the water. Save a cup of the pasta water.

  5. 5

    Drain the pasta and add 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

  6. 6

    Render the bacon with the onions.

  7. 7

    When the onion is tender add the tomatoes.

  8. 8

    Add the salt for the tomatoes. Stew the tomatoes for 15 minutes. Thicken with a bit of the pasta water.

  9. 9

    Add the pasta stir well.

  10. 10

    Let sit 10 minutes covered. Serve I hope you enjoy!!

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