Southwestern Casserole

Ingredients

 * 1 (8 ounce) package Rotini macaroni
 * 1 pound mild sausage
 * 1 pound hot sausage
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
 * 1 (26 ounce) can garlic and herb spaghetti sauce
 * 13 ounces tomato juice
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
 * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook macaroni according to package directions.
 * 2) In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is done; drain off the fat.
 * 3) Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato juice, salt and kidney beans.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Drain macaroni and stir into meat mixture.
 * 6) Transfer into two 2-quart greased baking dishes.
 * 7) Top with cheese, cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.
 * 8) Serve one casserole; allow the second to cool, cover and freeze for up to three months

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