->Chorizo Noodle <-

Yield: 6 Servings

12 oz rotini

boiling salted water

1 Tbsp butter or margarine

4 medium-size chorizo sausages

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

4 oz can green chilies, chopped

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

dash pepper

2 cups shredded Jack cheese

6 to 8 tomato slices

Following package directions, cook rotini in a large kettle of

boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water,

and drain again.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.

Remove sausage casings, crumble meat into pan, add onion, and cook

5 minutes

off drippings and add cooked pasta, chilies, milk, salt and pepper

to taste. Pour half the mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole; sprinkle

with half the cheese. Add remaining mixture, arrange tomato slices

on top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. If made ahead, cover

and refrigerate until next day.

350 deg F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until

top is slightly browned. Makes 6 servings.