SPANISH MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sweet Italian sausage cut in 1/2 -inch pieces
4 tomatoes large, quartered and sliced crosswise
1 green bell pepper large, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons parsley minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 ounces wagon wheel pasta (rotelle) or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 cup olives or sliced pimiento-stuffed green, pitted
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, cut in pieces

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 -quart casserole.In a large skillet over medium heat, saute sausage for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned drain well to remove excess fat. Increase heat to medium-high.Add tomatoes, green pepper, parsley and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until green pepper is crisp-tender and juices are thickened.Stir in drained macaroni and olives. Place half of the mixture in casserole. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat with remaining macaroni mixture and cheese. Dot with butter or margarine.Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

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