Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

 * ½ lb Italian sausage or smoked sausage (2 – 3 links)
 * 1 large onion
 * ½ green pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * 2 teaspoons chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon oregano
 * ½ 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
 * 1½ cups cheddar cheese
 * 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
 * ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Cook pasta and set aside.
 * 2) Fry sausage, slice in circles and set aside.
 * 3) Sauté 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, ½ of the cheese, corn, beans and sausage.
 * 6) Pour into 9x13 pan, top with remainder of cheese and bake covered at 350°F for 20 minutes, uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.