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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This a really good casserole which can be prepared ahead of time and cooked later. Re-heats well too. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta and set aside.
2. Fry sausage, slice in circles and set aside.
3. Sautee onion, garlic and peppers in a little oil until soft.
4. Add spices and cook 1 minutes, add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add pasta, 1/2 of the cheese, corn, beans and sausage.
6. 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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