My spin on Goulash

Ok, here is my own spin on goulash.  The picture doesn't so it justice..

1 box large macaroni noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 green pepper
1 sweet yellow onion
1 jar of your favorite thick spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Italian seasoning (2-3 tsp)
Smoked paprika (about 2-3 tsp)
minced garlic (1-2 cloves)
salt / pepper

Dice pepper and onion , saute in oil until tender.  Add ground beef.  Season with salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning and about 1 tsp. paprika.  (I usually add a little water, and cover it until the meat is cooked)  Drain.  Add the jar of sauce, add more Italian seasoning, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and another tsp of paprika.  You can add more or less depending on your own taste.  I tested it a few times and added more paprika until it tasted smokey and rich.

Cook macaroni noodles, and drain.  Add to the beef mixture.  Then add in the mozzarella and stir until melty, smokey and rich, ready to enjoy!

Creamy chicken and sauteed mushroom casserole

I made this up, and it turned out pretty delish!!

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. seasoned, cooked and shredded or cubed.
1 pkg. egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg sliced mushrooms
garlic powder
poultry seasoning
parsley, dried about 1 TBLS
Salt and pepper to taste
1 TBLS Oil & 1 TBLS butter to saute mushrooms

CRUMB TOPPING:
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs.
1/2 cup crushed Saltine crackers
1/2 cup crushed potato chips
1 TBLS Mrs. Dash garlic and herb
mix well, set aside.

Season chicken with Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry rub. Cook it however you want, and then either shred it, or cut it into 1/2" pieces.

Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a skillet, and saute mushrooms with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. until golden and tender.

In large bowl, combine soup, milk, shredded cheese, Parmesan, and parsley. Add cooked noodles, chicken and mushrooms. Season to taste.

Pour into greased casserole dish, cover with foil and bake 40 min. remove cover, spread crumb topping on top, bake 20 min.