Italian Casserole For A Crowd

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (16 ounce) package noodles
• 1 1/2 lbs bulk italian sausage
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles according to package directions; set aside.
• 2 cook sausage, ground beef, onion and green pepper until meat is done and vegetables are tender; drain fat.
• 3 add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings; simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 stir in corn, olives, and noodles; mix well.
• 5 divide into 2 oiled 9x13 baking dishes and top with cheese.
• 6 bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°f.