Kristen’s Chili Mac Casserole

Original Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Cavatappi Noodles
  • 2 lbs. Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey
  • 1 can (15 oz.) Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 can (10 oz.) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (undrained)
  • 1 can (6 oz.) Tomato Paste
  • 1 can (16 oz.) Chili Beans (undrained)
  • 2 C. Shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 8 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 pkgs. (2 oz.) Chili Seasoning Mix
  • 1.5 Tbsp. Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and coat 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large pot, cook pasta al dente. Drain and cover for later.
  3. In a pan, slightly cook meat and veggies.
  4. Add contents of pan to noodles and combine with everything else.
  5. Spread into the baking dish and top with cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes.
  8. Broil for another 2 minutes.
  9. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving