Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          macaroni -- elbows
   1      package       frozen lima beans
   1      medium        carrot -- pared &sliced thin
   4      ounces        canadian bacon -- cut into 1"slivers
   3      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      medium        onion -- slivered
                        black pepper -- coarsely ground
                        grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Cook the macaroni in plenty of boiling salted water for 5 minutes; add the limas and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes longer. With a ladle, remove 1/2 cup of the macaroni cooking liquid; reserve. Drain the macaroni and vegetables. 2. While the macaroni is cooking, saute the ham in the oil over medium-high heat until the edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion; saute over medium-low heat; stirring until onion is golden and edges begin to brown, about 8 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, combine the elbows, vegetables, the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid, and the sauteed ham and onion; toss to blend. Sprinkle with black pepper. Spoon into wide-rimmed shallow soup bowls and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.