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.

SK Haider
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Farhad mia
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This casserole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


red criminal
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


michael jenkins
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Freya Goodrick
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I would definitely recommend this casserole to anyone who loves Italian food.


dreamchaser
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This casserole was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


Kiki Boi
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I've never made a casserole before, but this one turned out great!


Strawberrybuff
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This casserole was a bit too dry for my taste.


krishna Muskan
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was actually really good.


hasan shahid
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Delicious!


Moses Ssentamu
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Jata Chaudhary
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Ratna Tamang
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Eijajul HD Media
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Alex jon
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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.


heaven lee
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used a jarred sauce to save time and it still turned out great.


Shadia Urmi
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This casserole was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was a bit too thick and the cheese was a bit too much.


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I loved this casserole! It was so cheesy and flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Haroon Habib
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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.