Mushrooms, green peppers and onion are added to boxed macaroni and cheese in this comforting take on the classic tuna bake.
Recipe Summary One-Pot Chili Mac And Cheese
This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!Ingredients | Classic Tuna Casserole With Macaroni
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.
Info | Classic Tuna Casserole With Macaroni
prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
