Sicilian Supper -

1 1/2 t Salt

1 lb Lean ground beef

1/2 c Finely chopped onion

6 oz Can tomato paste

3/4 c Water

1/2 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1/2 t Garlic salt

3/4 c Milk

8 oz Cream cheese

1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 c Chopped green pepper

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

3/4 cup of water and the

1 1/2 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

3. Add onions and heat, uncovered, an additional

3 minutes or until onion is tender. Drain excess fat.

4. Add tomato paste, the

3/4 cup water, the

1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper and the garlic salt to the beef-onion mixture. Stir to combine. Heat, covered,

3 1/2 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.