Skinny Chili Mac Casserole. This casserole is one your kids are going to beg you to make again and again! It's filled with so many goodies, and using Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta will let you enjoy all of the pasta-deliciousness without feeling bad about it! Find this Pin and more on Easy Dinners by Emma McGrath.

You can use white or whole wheat pasta in this recipe, but I wanted to make Made this a couple of nights ago, and it's definitely one of my favorite Skinny Taste recipes! This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. You can have Skinny Chili Mac Casserole using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Skinny Chili Mac Casserole

You need 1 cup of Rotini Pasta.
Prepare 1 lb of Lean, Ground Turkey.
Prepare 1 small of Onion, Diced.
It's 1 tbsp of Garlic, Minced.
You need 16 oz of Kidney Beans.
Prepare 14 1/2 oz of Diced Tomatoes.
You need 6 oz of Tomato Paste.
You need 1 tbsp of Taco Seasoning (Or More For Desired Taste).
Prepare 1 cup of Reduced Fat Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend.
You need 2 tbsp of Olive Oil.

Everyone loves a good chili and everyone loves mac and cheese. In the past, I've spiced up your classic mac and cheese with jalapenos and bacon. You can either go straight to eating the super cheesy version sans cheese topping or if you want to go the casserole method, transfer the pasta mix. This is the Best Skinny Zucchini Casserole I've ever made.

Skinny Chili Mac Casserole step by step

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package instructions and add 1 tsp salt to boiling water..
In a large skillet over medium heat, add extra virgin olive oil. Brown onion, minced garlic and turkey for 7-10 minutes until onions have softened and turkey is browned and cooked..
Add in chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin and black pepper..
Stir all ingredients together over low heat..
After pasta has been cooked and drained, add pasta to turkey and bean mixture..
Mix all ingredients together with a spoon or spatula, and transfer ingredients to a casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend on top. Bake chili mac in oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly..
* This dish freezes nicely. To freeze, omit the cheese and baking. After mixing all the ingredients together on stove top, add to a container and freeze. Before serving, thaw mixture, add to casserole dish, top with cheese and bake to heat through..

Forget all the low calorie zucchini recipes you know! Shredded zucchini layered with mozzarella and yogurt sauce and then baked in oven. So GOOD that my vegetable hater hubby gobbles it up whenever I make it. Skinny zucchini casserole makes a classic summer side dish & is easy to prepare! Try with our seriously sharp cheddar cheese for extra bold flavor!