Chili Mac & Cheese Casserole

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.

Step 3 -Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Step 4 -In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, while crumbling, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

Step 5 -Transfer the beef to a plate and drain the Dutch oven of fat.

Step 6 -In the same pot, sauté the onions and the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 7 -Add in the cooked beef, the tomatoes, the chili beans, and the chili seasoning.

Step 8 -Season with the salt and the pepper, as needed.

Step 9 -Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the tomato mixture for 5 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the cooked pasta and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to the chili. Mix well.

Step 11 -Transfer the chili mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 12 -Top with the remaining cheese.

Step 13 -Bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve topped with the chopped parsley.