Mexican Style Noodle Casserole - Spicy and Vegan

I saw this new product at the grocery store and just had to make something with it.

Upton's Chorizo Seitan is already spiced and crumbled.  I had some poblano peppers in my refrigerator so I made a noodle casserole.  It turned out so good.  Total comfort food!  If you can't find this product, substitute any spicy "sausage" that you enjoy.

Spicy Noodle Casserole

4 cups large macaroni
2 T. vegetable oil
2 large poblano peppers, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
8 oz package Upton's Chorizo Seitan
24 oz jar of pasta sauce
2 cups Daiya Mozzarella Style Cheese

Cook the macaroni according to package directions.  Drain the noodles and pour into large mixing bowl.  In a large frying pan, saute all the peppers and onion in oil until soft.  Pour sauteed vegetables into mixing bowl.  Break the seitan into crumbles and cook in the same frying pan for a couple of minutes.  Pour seitan into mixing bowl.  Add the pasta sauce and cheese to bowl and mix well.  Spray a large glass baking dish with cooking spray.  Pour mixture into baking dish and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Roasted Jalapenos

I'm going to a vegan-potluck and fondue party this weekend.  I'm trying to think of items to contribute.  I'm definately bringing these roasted jalapenos that my friend, Vina, makes for parties.  So Easy!  Chop off the caps and cut in half lengthwise.  Scrape out the seeds and membrane.  In a bowl, mix the jalapenos with a little vegetable oil, salt and pepper.  Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and spread the jalapenos on the tray.  Bake at 400 degrees until they have some black areas.  I stir them around a bit about halfway through cooking.  Cook time varies but check them after 20 minutes.

I love these roasted jalapenos all by themselves.  It's like candy to me.  They are not very spicy after the roasting process.  Roasted jalapenos are a great addition to veggie sandwiches and wraps. I bet they will be good dipped in fondue pots.