Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

• 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

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.

italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, hot pepper, tomatoes, rotini pasta, frozen, cheddar cheese, kidney beans, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-pasta-casserole-31818 (may not work)