Sicilian Supper Recipe

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (6oz) tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper, undivided
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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