Western Noodles Recipes

WESTERN NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add noodles and salt the water. Cook until al dente. Drain.
• Dice the bacon into 1 inch pieces; set aside.
• Dice the onion into 1/2 inch pieces; set aside.
• Slice the celery into 1/4 inch slices; set aside.
• In a large saute pan, cook the bacon until slightly crisp.
• Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
• Add the onion and celery and saute until the onion is translucent.
• Add the tomatoes by squishing them through your fingers. (This is the fun part - this creates an irregular, coarser texture. This is a good way to get your kids involved.).
• Simmer vegetables for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
• Add back the bacon pieces and heat thououghly.
• Adjust the seasoning with pepper but do not add salt.
• Dish up the noodles into pasta bowls (or dinner plates).
• Ladel sauce on top.
• Pass the smoked salt for each to add to their own preference.