Italian Casserole

• 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

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 350u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
7. Yield: 16 to 20 servings.

italian sausage, ground beef, onion, green pepper, tomato sauce, tomato, water, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, kernel corn, olives, wide noodles, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=69502 (may not work)