This oven-baked pasta casserole is full of Tex-Mex flavour. Italian sausage, veggies, tomato sauce and pasta are spiced just right with chili powder and cumin - you can't go wrong with this cheesy pasta casserole!
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8 Servings
Original recipe yields 8 Servings
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1/2 lb. Italian sausage, sliced
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 green pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tbsp. chili powder
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1/2 tsp. cumin
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2 cans (14 fl oz / 398 mL) Catelli Thick & Chunky Tomato Basil Blast Pasta Sauce
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4 cups rotini pasta
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1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
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3/4 cup pitted black olives
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1 cup baby corn
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1 can (19 fl oz / 540 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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Step 1
Brown sausage, onion, pepper and garlic in large frypan over medium heat. Stir in spices and pasta sauce. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse. Toss with sausage mixture, 3/4 cups cheese, olives, corn and beans. Spoon into casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Substitute
Use canned, frozen or fresh corn kernels in place of baby corn.