Italian Casserole

By CindyMac

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package wide noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 c Italian blend grated cheese

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Add tomato sauce and paste, water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add corn and olives; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dishes. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.