1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 can(15 oz.) tomato sauce 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 can (8-3/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/2 package (16 oz.) wide noodles, cooked and drained 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips ************************************************ 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 greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Top with cheese strips. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
