Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

 * 1) 1/2  lb   Italian sausage or   smoked sausage (2-3 links)
 * 2) 1 large onion
 * 3) 1/2 green pepper
 * 4) 2 cloves garlic
 * 5) 2 teaspoons chili powder
 * 6) 1/2 teaspoon oregano
 * 7) 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
 * 8) 1 pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
 * 9) 2 (16 ounce) jars whole tomatoes, drained
 * 10) 2 cups rotini pasta (2 cups uncooked that is)
 * 11) 1 cup frozen, canned or cooked corn
 * 12) 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
 * 13) 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
 * 14) 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.