Italian Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
Add tomato sauce and 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 x 9 x 2-inch baking dishes; top with cheese.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 16 to 20 servings.