Sour Cream and Ground Beef Layered Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or more or less if desired)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 1 large green onion, finely chopped (can use 2 onions)
• 3 cups cooked fine egg noodles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika