One Pot Vegetarian Chilli Mac

Summary
Prep time	15 min
Cook time	10 min
Source	EasyCheesyVegetarian.com
Yield / serves	3 servings
Rating	(unrated)

Ingredients

• 2 c tomato soup or passata
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 c frozen diced onions, or 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 c frozen sliced peppers, or 1 1/2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 mild red chilli, finely chopped
• 4 medium mushrooms, diced
• 3/4 c cooked kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon mild chilli powder (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• 1/2 c water
• 6.5 oz uncooked pasta, such as spiralli
• 1 c cheddar cheese, grated
• To garnish: fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped spring onions

Preparation

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, peppers, finely chopped chilli, and diced mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, until the vegetables are fairly soft.

Add the kidney beans and spices, and season well. Next add the tomato soup, water, and raw pasta. Mix well, and bring to a simmer. Cook over a medium-low heat for around 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the pasta is cooked. Add another dash of water if you need to.

When the pasta is ready, add about half of the grated cheese, and mix to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and cook over a low heat until the cheese melts (place it under a grill / broiler if you prefer).

Serve hot, preferably with fresh coriander (cilantro) and chopped spring onions.