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Italian Casserole Recipe

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I come from a huge family, and it seems there is always a potluck occasion. This time of year, graduation parties are the perfect place for me to bring this hearty, crowd-pleasing Italian main dish. It's easy to make and serve. -Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Italian Casserole Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 16-20 Servings

40 25 65

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cans (8-3/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package (16 ounces) wide noodles, cooked and drained
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Directions

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato 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 two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 273 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 542 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 1998, p33

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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by deedeeneric

Made it for my son's birthday party, it was a crowd pleaser! :)

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2010 by erospert

I've been making this wonderful casserole since the recipe was first published in Taste of Home. It's a good comfort food that my family requests often. It's easy to assemble so I can quickly put it together on busy week nights.