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Sicilian Supper

Sicilian Supper
Ground beef, tomato and a tasty cream cheese sauce come together in this hot, hearty casserole. I recently took it to a banquet, and recipe requests came from every table.
4 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

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

  • 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.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Sicilian Supper (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013