italian corn casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amy Alusa
Chico, CA

This is pretty simple. I put it together one night after work for my family. As it turns out, it is thier favorite comfort food. Who knew?

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian corn casserole

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 lb
    italian sausage, cooked and drained (optional)
  • 1 jar
    jar of favorite pasta sauce or homemade marinara sauce
  • 3 can
    whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, grated or italian blend or other cheese of your liking
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 lg
    16 oz. package of rotini pasta (vegetable is great)
  • 1 can
    mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 c
    white cooking wine
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 c
    packed brown sugar
  • splash
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make italian corn casserole

  • 1
    Cook the pasta al dente (‘till you can cut it with a fork; usually about 8 minutes). While you wait for water to boil and pasta to cook, begin cooking the meat/s.
  • 2
    Cook meat/s, adding splash of red wine vinegar and drain when cooked. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a large skillet, add 2 Tbs. of olive oil and 2 Tbs. of butter. Heat until butter is melted and well combined. Add chopped onion and garlic. cook until almost translucent. Add wine. Cook until onions and garlic are translucent and tender. Next add seasonings one at a time; rubbing in the palm of your hand to crush well before adding. When completely cooked, stir into the meat.
  • 4
    When pasta is cooked, drain thoroughly. Pour meat mixture, cheeses, pasta sauce, drained canned corn and add brown sugar. Stir well, mixing thoroughly over medium heat to heat well throughout.
  • 5
    Serve hot with a green salad or side of zucchini and garlic toast.
  • 6
    html Marinara Sauce recipe link: //www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/beef/marinara-sauce.

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