Sicilian Supper

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3/4 C. water
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper
2 C. egg noodles, cooked
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 C. milk
8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp. 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 375ºF for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on remaining cheese and serve. Makes 6 servings.