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

Procedures

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