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    Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole


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    1/2-lb spicy Italian sausage, sliced
    1-large onion, chopped
    1/2-green pepper, chopped
    2-cloves garlic, minced
    2-tsp chili powder
    1/2-tsp ground cumin
    1/2-tsp dried oregano
    Pinch of hot pepper flakes
    2-14oz cans of tomato sauce
    4-cups fusilli
    1-cup shredded old cheddar cheese
    1-cup corn kernels
    3/4-cup pitted black olives, sliced
    1-19oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1/4-cup chopped fresh parsley

    Recipe



    In a non-stick skillet, brown the sausage slices over medium-high heat
    Remove and set aside
    Reduce heat to medium; cook onion, green pepper and garlic for 5 minutes or until softened
    Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and hot pepper flakes; cook 1 minute
    Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
    Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 8-10 minutes or until still firm to the bite
    Drain pasta
    In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, pasta, 3/4-cup of cheddar, corn, olives, kidney beans, cooked sausage, and parsley
    Spoon into casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar
    Cover and bake at 350* for 25 minutes
    Uncover and bake 10 more minutes, or until heated through

 

 

 


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