Sicilian Supper

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups egg noodles, cooked
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Brown meat. Add onion and cook until tender.

Add tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. In same pan heat milk and cream cheese. Blend well, then stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and green bell pepper.

In a casserole dish alternate layers of noodles and meat sauce. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on remaining cheese and serve.

Makes 6 servings.