Macaroni with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 quarts boiling water
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• 1 cup hot beef or chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup canned mushrooms (or fresh, if preferred)

Directions

1. Add salt and macaroni to boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

2. Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse with 1 cup of cold water.

3. Return the macaroni to the pot.

4. In a separate pan, melt the butter, add the flour, and gradually stir in the stock.

5. Add the mushrooms, onion, and cayenne pepper. Cook until heated through.

6. Combine the mushroom mixture with the macaroni, then stir in the parsley and Parmesan cheese.

7. Serve hot.