RCI-ND.006.0071.001
Southwestern Casserole
Southwestern Casserole from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook120 min
Total135 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (8 ounce) package Rotini macaroni1 unit
- mild sausage1 pound
- 1 pound
- onion1 largechopped
- green bell pepper1/2 cupdiced
- (26 ounce) can garlic and herb spaghetti sauce1 unit
- 13 ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon
- (16 ounce) can kidney beans1 unitrinsed and drained
- 2 cups
Method
1
Cook the rotini macaroni according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2
Brown the mild sausage and hot sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
8 minutes
3
Add the chopped onion and diced green bell pepper to the sausage and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the can of garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, tomato juice, and salt, mixing until well combined.
5
Add the cooked rotini macaroni and rinsed kidney beans to the sausage mixture, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
2 minutes
6
Preheat the oven to 350°F and transfer the sausage and pasta mixture to a large casserole dish.
7
Top the casserole evenly with the shredded cheddar cheese.
8
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
15 minutes
9
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.