Italian Casserole

Name: Italian Casserole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 2 cans (15 oz.) tomato sauce; 2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 2 cans (8 3/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained; 2 cans (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. wide noodles, cooked and drained; 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, cut into strips

16 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 oz.) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2 cans (8 3/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (16 oz.) pkg. wide noodles, cooked and drained
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
2

Add tomato sauce and paste, water and seasonings; bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4

Add corn and olives; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Stir in noodles. Pour into two greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dishes; top with cheese.
6

Cover and bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
7

Yield: 16 to 20 servings.