Yankee Doodle Macaroni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 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

Preparation

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