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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked egg noodles |
1 pound ground turkey or 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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