Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained
• 1 package (1.25 ounces) chili seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1 package (1 pound) cellentani pasta, cooked
• 1 package (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the oil.
2. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in ground turkey, cooking until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain fat if necessary.
3. Add meat mixture to slow cooker crock with tomatoes and chilies, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, green chilies, chili seasoning, salt and black pepper.
4. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
5. Stir in cooked pasta and 1 cup shredded cheese before serving. Let stand on WARM for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, if desired.

Serves: 8