Talerina

This is a great comfort food my Mom used to make when I was growing up. It's simple and quick, is always good for leftovers and freezes well to save for later. I usually make it ahead on a weekend and freeze it to thaw and reheat when unexpected friends drop in. Or eat one and freeze one for later. A tasty casserole for a cold day!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 2 casseroles

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can  chili (no beans)
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans pitted black olives
• 1  lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 10  ounces shell pasta, large, cooked (do not exceed 10 oz. or it will dry out the casserole)
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Saute garlic, onion and green pepper in a large skillet in a small amount of olive oil for about five minutes.
2. Add ground beef and cook until brown and crumbly. Drain.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a spatula or large spoon.
4. Fill 8" X 12" and 8" X 8" glass casserole dishes and bake at 325 degrees for one hour.