Princess Pasta

2 T Butter
1 T Minced Onion
4 oz Mushrooms, washed and sliced
1/8 tsp Salt
4 oz Ham, thin slices
1 T Fresh Parsley, minced
1 lb. Penne or Mostaccioli Pasta
1/2 pt. Whipping Cream
1 C Grated Parmesan Cheese

Mix butter and onion in skillet on medium heat. Saute until soft and white. Add mushrooms and salt. When mushrooms are done stir in ham and parsley. Remove from heat. Cook pasta and drain. Return pasta to pot on medium high heat. Pour in the cream and stir pasta until the cream begins to bubble. And 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese. Blend well and remove from heat. Stir in the ham mix, holding some back for the topping. Pour the pasta into a casserole dish, scraping the cream from the pot. Cover with the remaining ham mix and then sprinkle with the last 1/4 c Parmesan cheese.