Italian Casserole Jan Peterson
3/4 lb. Italian sausage
3/4 lb. Ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 - 6 oz. Can tomato sauce
1 - 6 oz. Can tomato paste
1/4 cup water
½ tsp. Basil
½ tsp. Oregano
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp. Garlic powder
8 oz. Egg noodles
4 oz. Cheddar cheese
1 small can sliced black olives
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 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. Pour into greased 13 x 9 pan. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes - or until heated through. (Ron likes this made with deer sausage and ground venison).