Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

== Ingredients ==
* ½ lb Italian sausage or smoked sausage (2 – 3 links)
* 1 large onion
* ½ green pepper
* 2 cloves garlic
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* ½ teaspoon oregano
* ½ 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
* 1½ cups cheddar cheese
* 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
* ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
== Directions ==
# Cook pasta and set aside.
# Fry sausage, slice in circles and set aside.
# Sauté onion, garlic and peppers in a little oil until soft.
# Add spices and cook 1 minutes, add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
# Add pasta, ½ of the cheese, corn, beans and sausage.
# Pour into 9x13 pan, top with remainder of cheese and bake covered at 350°F for 20 minutes, uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Tex-Mex Meat Dishes
Category:Pork sausage Recipes
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