Sausage Stroganoff

8 oz. uncooked wide egg noodles

1 pound bulk pork sausage

8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium onion chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp. salt

½ tsp. paprika

1½ cups beef broth

1 cup sour cream

Chopped fresh parsley

Cook noodles according to package directions. Set aside.

In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve with noodles and sprinkle with parsley.

Total time: 30 minutes. Makes: 4 servings.

Cheesy Beef Casserole

4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles

1 pound ground beef

¾ cup chopped onion

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese

1 cup 4% cottage cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup sliced green onions

¼ cup chopped green pepper

Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with half each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 30 minutes.  Makes: 6 servings.