ITALIAN-INSPIRED CASSEROLE

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I come from a huge family, and it seems there is always a potluck occasion. No matter what time of year, this hearty, crowd-pleasing Italian casserole is always a hit. It's easy to make and serve. -Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Kawsar Ahmed Jami
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Golu Gaud
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Caleb Rodeck
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I made this casserole for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best casserole he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sergio Ventura
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Zamir Khan
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this casserole for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best casserole he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


MARCO “TOP LE GRAND” TOP LEGRAND
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mavia Mavia
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Priya qeen Qeen
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I made this casserole for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best casserole he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Gordon Mananiso
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalkidan Seid
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Aisha Browne
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.