Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole Recipe - Italian Sausage, Corn, and Cheddar

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (227 g) italian sausage or smoked sausage (2 – 3 links)
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
• 1 pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 (16 oz (454 g)) jars whole tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups rotini pasta (2 cup uncooked that is)
• 1 cup frozen, canned or cooked corn
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 (19 oz (539 g)) can kidney beans
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped