An easy everyday recipe loaded with great southwest taste. This southwest sausage casserole hits the spot with just the right spices, two types of beans and lots of cheese.
Preheat oven to 375 convection or 400 conventional. Cook 8 ozs of pasta of your choice al dente per package instructions.
Chop one medium or 1/2 large onion. Slice one pound sausage into 1/4 inch slices. In a large oven-safe pan heat two teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion and sausage to pan about 5 minutes until onion is clearing and sausage is browning some. Add 2-4 cloves of crushed garlic for last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
Add 15 oz of black beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz of pinto beans drained, 15 oz of diced tomatoes, and 10 oz Rotel. Add one cup shredded cheese of your choice, one tablespoon chili powder, and one teaspoon salt. Mix again.
Add in the cooked pasta. Again mix well. Then top with one cup shredded cheese of choice.
Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve with sour cream and other toppings.
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