Sicilian Supper

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, water, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, basil, garlic powder, chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In a large saucepan, saute green onion in oil until tender. Add cream cheese and milk; stir until blended. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese, and remaining sugar and pepper. Drain noodles; stir into cheese mixture.
In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, arrange alternate rows of beef and noodle mixtures. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.