3/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar Homestyle spaghetti sauce, flavored with meat
3 c. water
3 c. beef stock
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. basil
1 sm. bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; optional

In large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas and macaroni and simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired. Serves 6.