So I found a recipe, and then butchered it to fit what ingredients I had on hand. It's like 104° outside and I was not going anywhere. This can be altered for any size, there are 3 of us, and we will eat the leftovers tomorrow. What I used: Just over a pound of ground turkey. Lean beef would be good, but it was frozen and I was like meh, the turkey is already thawed. 3/4 of a pulsed onion. I ain't chopping up shit. There was going to be a diced bell pepper but the food processor lid was being a douche and I literally launched the bell pepper across the room. I have PMS. A 4 oz can of diced green chilis. 1 can of drained corn. Next time I will use 2. Right at 3/4 box of pasta. Your choice. All I had was Rotini. 16 oz of tomato sauce. 2 cups-ish of shredded cheese. I emptied what was left in the Colby Jack and Mexican blend, and had plenty of Mozzarella and Sharp Cheddar. So any cheese will work. Seasonings: I used Montreal seasoning, Lawry's seasoning, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, garlic and onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and I would have used Cayenne, but I didn't want to light anyone's bootyhole on fire. Here is what I did: Preheat your oven to 325°. Pulse (or chop) the onion and add to a skillet with your meat. Add the Montreal seasoning and red pepper flakes. (make sure your pasta water is getting ready to boil) I am looking at YOU, Lisa. Add in the tomato sauce, oregano, the diced green chilis, and the chili powder. Stir well and let it come to a boil. All of the seasonings that I added, I just eyeballed. Just add what works for you. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes. I added in about a handful of cheese. At this point my little skillet was full, so I drained the cooked pasta, and then added in the skillet mixture to the pasta pot. I added in more of the seasonings, and stirred until my entire body went wigglewigglewiggle. Spray your 9x13 pan with cooking spray, and add the meat and pasta mixture. Top generously with whatever cheese you got. I used shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Bake uncovered for like 25 minutes. It will be bland as hell unless you season it properly. These people here mainline habanero's, so there was no shortage of spice. Jared liked it, he said the corn was a nice touch. It was like a "nibble treat". He has kinks.
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