Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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.