Sicilian Supper

Directions

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole dish 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.

Place ground beef into a deep, heat-resistant, non-metallic 2-quart casserole dish and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until meat is no longer red.

Stir occasionally to break up meat particles.

Add onions and heat, uncovered, an additional 3 minutes or until onion is tender.

Drain excess fat.

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, 1½ minutes or until mixture bubbles.

Add cooked noodles, milk, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and chopped green pepper.

Heat, covered, an additional 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through.