1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. shortening
2 c. hot water
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 c. Heinz 57 sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper
4 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni (about 1 c.)

4 oz. uncooked medium-wide noodles (about 3 cups) may be substituted. Decrease cook time to 5-10 minutes.

Brown beef and onion in shortening. Drain off excess fat. Stir in water and next 5 ingredients. Add macaroni; mix well. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender. Garnish with minced parsley, if desired. Makes 5 servings (about 5 1/2 cups).