Chorizo Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Servings: 6 Following package directions, cook rotini in a large kettle of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove sausage casings, crumble meat into pan, add onion, and cook until sausage is browned and onion is limp (about 5 minutes).
5. Pour off drippings and add cooked pasta, chilies, milk, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour half the mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole; sprinkle with half the cheese.
7. Add remaining mixture, arrange tomato slices on top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day.
9. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 deg F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until top is slightly browned.
10. Makes 6 servings.