Chili Mac and Cheese

  • Servings: 4-6

Enjoy a flavor explosion with our Chili Mac and Cheese. Tender pasta, savory chili, and melted cheese — a comfort food classic with a kick.

INGREDIENTS:

12 ozSan Giorgio® Large Elbows
1 lblean ground beef
1 smallonion, chopped
1 cupfrozen corn, thawed
1 can(15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pkg(1.25 oz) dry chili seasoning mix
1 can(15 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 can(8 oz) tomato sauce
2 cupsmilk
2 cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Prepare pasta according to package directions.  Drain and reserve.
  2. In a large skillet, brown beef with onions.  Add corn, black beans, chili seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce and milk.  Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat.
  3. Add cheese and stir until melted.  Fold in reserved pasta.
  4. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.