TEX-MEX PASTA CASSEROLE

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This a really good casserole which can be prepared ahead of time and cooked later. Re-heats well too.

Provided by Tara1183

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb smoked sausage (2-3 links)
1 large onion
1/2 green pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1 pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
2 (16 ounce) jars whole tomatoes, drained
2 cups rotini pasta (2 cups uncooked that is)
1 cup frozen, canned or cooked corn
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside.
  • Fry sausage, slice in circles and set aside.
  • Sautee onion, garlic and peppers in a little oil until soft.
  • Add spices and cook 1 minutes, add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add pasta, 1/2 of the cheese, corn, beans and sausage.
  • Pour into 9x13 pan, top with remainder of cheese and bake covered at 350 for 20 minutes, uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

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