Sicilian supper

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsNoodles, uncooked
¾cupWater
teaspoonSalt
1poundsLean ground beef
½cupFinely chopped onion
6ouncesCan tomato paste
¾cupWater
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonGarlic salt
¾cupMilk
8ouncesCream cheese
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
½cupChopped green pepper

Directions

1. In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place noodles, the ¾ cup of water and the 1½ teaspoons salt. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 8 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Drain noodles and set aside. 2. Place ground beef into a deep, heat-resistant, non-metallic 2-quart casserole and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until meat is no longer red. Stir occasionally to break up meat particles. 3. Add onions and heat, uncovered, an additional 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Drain excess fat. 4. Add tomato paste, the ¾ cup water, the ½ teaspoon salt, the pepper and the garlic salt to the beef-onion mixture. Stir to combine. Heat, covered, 3 ½ minutes or until mixture bubbles. 5.

Add cooked noodles, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and chopped green pepper. Heat, covered, an additional 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through.