Baked Cheesy Chili Mac
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb (16 oz) penne pasta
2 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend, grated and divided
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F and lightly greasing a 9×12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. Drain thoroughly.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned, approximately 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Incorporate the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and ground cumin into the mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Fold in the drained pasta, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese. Mix well to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and the cheese has melted. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy ❤.
