CHORIZO CHILI MAC

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This is an easy recipe to make and it is very good! My grandchildren helped create this recipe... so I think it is "kid friendly". I like incorporating vegetables into my recipes to help get our daily intake of vegetables into our diets. Adding vegetables also boost the volume of the food and give added flavor and...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PASTA
2 lb macaroni, elbow (any pasta will work)
CHORIZO
2 lb chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
1 large onion (diced)
10 clove garlic (whole or diced)
2 yellow crooked neck squash
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp each: ground cumin,garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 can(s) tomato paste (6ounces)
3 can(s) water (use tomato paste can to measure)
2 can(s) black beans
2 can(s) tomatoes (diced)

Steps:

  • 1. 1 box or bag (2 pounds) elbow macaroni. Cook elbow macaroni as directed on box.
  • 2. Drain and rinse the pasta in a colander. Set aside.
  • 3. While the elbow macaroni is cooking: In a large skillet, cook the chorizo, onion, garlic and yellow squash until cooked (about 10 minutes).
  • 4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • 5. Put some elbow macaroni into bottom of bowls. Scoop Chorizo Sauce mixture on top of elbow Macaroni.
  • 6. Serve! *** You can also add some pasta to the other ingredients, but I prefer not to. *** optional: taco toppings to garnish.

Izz
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This is the best chili mac recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Alexander Wickes
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did, because it was delicious! The chorizo flavor was subtle, but it added a nice depth of flavor to the dish.


Chioma okafor
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I'm always looking for ways to spice up my weeknight meals, and this recipe is perfect. It's flavorful and filling, but it doesn't take a lot of time to make.


Enga Robinson
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I made this dish for my Super Bowl party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Shiel James
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love that this recipe can easily be adapted for vegetarians. Just omit the chorizo and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.


Rasha Mikhaeil
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Meer_ Hikmat_007
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to put it together in under an hour.


Mahaa Princess
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe instructed, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Marcus Osei
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I've never been a fan of chili mac, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ryan Razan
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I thought the cheese sauce was a little too thick, but that's just personal preference. I'm sure others would love it.


Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. Even my kids were able to enjoy it.


Awais333 333sarkar
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


evaiswg
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I wasn't sure how the macaroni would hold up in this dish, but it actually turned out really well. It was cooked perfectly and had a great texture.


Amukelani Nkuna
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I love that this recipe uses chorizo. It adds so much flavor and depth to the dish.


Tasnim Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Sumy akter
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This chorizo chili mac is a total game-changer! The combination of flavors is out of this world, and the spice level is just perfect.