Zesty Cheesy Chili Mac

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 (24 ounce) jar ragu® old world style® traditional sauce
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn, drained
• 2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly spray a large, deep casserole dish with cooking spray.
• cook pasta according to package instructions.
• while pasta cooks, melt butter in large, heavy-bottomed skillet; add onions and saute for 5 minutes. add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. add salt, tomatoes, chili seasoning, and ragu® old world style® traditional sauce. stir to combine and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until ready to add to pasta.
• drain pasta and return to pot. stir in corn and 1 1/2 cups of cheese; mix until evenly combined. stir in the chili. pour into the casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. bake until hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
• top with cilantro before serving.