Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow Macaroni (or other type of medium sized pasta)
  
• 4 tbs mayonnaise
  
• 1 package of sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
  
• 1/4 lb low fat ham diced into small pieces
  
• 3 qts water
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1/2 diced onion
  
• olive oil