Name: Italian-Inspired Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
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

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. &mdash;Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Italian-Inspired Casserole

bulk Italian sausage

beef

onion

green pepper

tomato sauce

tomato paste

water

basil

oregano

salt

pepper

garlic powder

(8-3/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained

(2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained

(16 ounces) wide noodles,

cheddar cheese,

When is cheddar cheese Italian no thanks will pass on this one for sure

Not a review. Just for the love of God why corn? So out of place.

It's just ok in my opinion, as well as the opinion of those who tasted it. More of an average, general, pot luck .As for me I would make so many changes that it would not be even rating the same recipe...As is, not a fan and not sure why it won..BUT , like many pot luck casseroles, it is versatile. So take the general concept, and play with it, rather than toss the recipe.

I think it's so funny:  people say, This was great I  changed just a few things....different meat, different sauce, different form of olives, no corn, and different spices!  :)

This is an old family favorite but we called it "Tagliarini". There were just a couple of changes to our recipe. We used one can tomato soup and one cream of mushroom (or just 2 cans of the tomato)  in place of the paste and sauce. We also used a 15oz can of drained, whole pitted ripe olives for the sliced. Oh, and ground beef rather than sausage with a sprinkle of chili powder. The corn would pack itself inside the olives and we loved that part.  Had this at many of family get togethers as def enough for a crowd! Brings back such fond memories. This is still a fave today.

Not fond of corn in this one. Ingredients could also be taken as a Mexican casserole. I think it's an ok recipe.

italian-inspired casserole

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 5 minutes

Servings: 18

Author : Taste of Home

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