Lazy Lasagna

Fast, tasty and feeds a crowd.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped onions
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped green peppers
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons basil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package  wide egg noodles, cooked, and, drained
• 3  cups  cubed mozzarella cheese
• 3  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can  drained sliced black olives, optional

Directions

1. In a Huge skillet or Dutch oven cook sausage, beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat and cook until meat is browned.
2. Drain.
3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring a few times.
5. Remove from heat and stir in noodles.
6. Grease two 13x9x2 inch baking dishes.
7. Quickly stir in cubed mozzarella and divide lasagne between the two dishes evenly.
8. Top with shredded cheddar and olives, if using.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
10. You want the top lightly browned and bubbly.