Pasta Patata?

Question

I grew up eating a dish my godmother called "Pasta Patata" (she's Italian). I've made it many times since but it never tastes as good as my Auntie's. It's made with bacon bits fried with onions added water, diced potatoes, macaroni, tomato paste Italian herbs and garlic. Does anyone out there have the proper recipe? It's real comfort food and excellent in this cold wintry weather.

Answer 1

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound beef roast, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 pinch garlic powder
4 pinches Old Bay seasoning
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound dry fettuccini pasta
DIRECTIONS
Place beef and green onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with garlic powder and Old Bay seasoning. Cook, stirring, until browned. Stir in cream of potato soup, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; simmer for 15 minutes. If the sauce appears too soupy, whisk in flour to thicken.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add olive oil and pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
To serve, place fettuccine on plates and ladle sauce over the top.