Al Batt is a writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist from rural Hartland, Minnesota. He can be reached at snoeowl@aol.com.

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This pasta is a simple luxury: rich and satisfying after a busy day and even ideal for brunch on the weekend. It starts with a glossy, buttery tomato sauce, punchy with capers, that clings to the ...

Simmering smoky, rich bacon in tangy tomatoes helps the bacon become tender and nearly unctuous, its flavor infused into the garlicky tomato sauce. If you happen to have an open bottle, a small splash ...

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season generously with salt and then add the spaghetti and cook a minute less than the packaging directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain ...

This is an easy tomato soup to whip up when tomatoes are out of season and you only have some tomato paste to work with. Using bone broth in the base gives this soup some added nutrition; feel free to ...