Yankee Doodle Macaroni

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp shortening
• 2 c onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 12 c mushrooms sliced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1 lb 3 oz can peeled tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp parsley chopped
• 7 to 8 oz pkg macaroni
• 1 to 2 Tbsp margarine
• grated Parmesan or sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat shortening in pan
2. Add onion garlic and mushrooms saute until onion becomes pale yellow
3. Add meat stir until brown
4. Add tomatoes parsley and seasonings
5. Cover
6. Simmer about 45 minutes
7. While meat is cooking cook macaroni in boiling water 7 to 10 minutes
8. Drain well
9. Toss in margarine
10. Turn macaroni onto hot platter
11. Pour sauce over sprinkle with grated cheese