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!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 463 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced small
• 2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.