Select an item from the "Pasta" group, place in a large skillet with a cup of water. Select an item from each of the other three groups and add to the skillet. Stir, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender, about 30 minutes. Add water as necessary. If you like, add any of your favorite spices or herbs to taste. Garnish with grated cheese, chopped parsley, chopped hard cooked eggs, buttered bread crumbs, lemon slices, sauteed nuts, crushed potato chips or chow mein noodles.

1 c. elbow macaroni
1 c. med. noodles
1 c. shell macaroni
1 1/2 c. rice
1 c. spaghetti
1 1/2 c. thin noodles
1 c. curly noodles
1 1/2 c. barley
1 c. lasagna
1 c. diced potato

Peas
Onion s
Green peppers
Diced carrots
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Corn
Asparag us
Lima beans
Mushrooms

Cream of mushroom
Cream of tomato
Cheddar cheese
Cream of potato
Cream of celery
Chili beef
Bean with bacon
Clam chowder
French onion
Green pea

1 1/2 c. diced chicken
1 lb. franks, sliced
1 1/2 c. ham, cooked
1/2 c. pork, cooked
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. shrimp
1 lb. salmon
1 1/2 c. beef cubes
1 lb. ground pork
1 can tuna

Serves 4.