Sicilian Supper Recipe

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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.

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Sicilian Supper Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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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.
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.

Originally published as Sicilian Supper in Country Woman February/March 2008, p27