Sicilian Supper

Name: Sicilian Supper
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

17 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, basil, garlic powder, chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
3

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.
4

In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, arrange alternate rows of beef and noodle mixtures. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.