- Egg free
- High in dietary fibre
- High in protein
- No added sugar
- Nut free
- Peanut free
- Seafood free
- Sesame free
- Shellfish free
- Soy free
- 2 serves veg or fruit
Try this Mexican twist on a classic mac and cheese, a delicious combination of spices, herbs and creamy cheese.
- Serves4
- Cook time25 minutes
- Prep time5 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g macaroni
- 5 Coles Beef, Garlic & herb Sausages, casings removed
- 1 tsp Mexican chilli powder
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 420g can Coles Mexican chilli beans
- 30g baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup (60g) coarsely grated tasty cheddar
Nutritional information
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Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 220°C. Cook pasta following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up into lumps, for 6 mins or until browned all over. Season.
Step 3
Add the chilli powder and cook for 1 min or until aromatic. Add tomato, beans and ½ cup (125ml) water. Bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and gently toss to combine.
Step 4
Transfer to a greased 2L (8 cup) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake for 12-15 mins or until golden.
Mexican-style mac and cheese
- Serves4
- Cook time25 minutes
- Prep time5 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g macaroni
- 5 Coles Beef, Garlic & herb Sausages, casings removed
- 1 tsp Mexican chilli powder
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 420g can Coles Mexican chilli beans
- 30g baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup (60g) coarsely grated tasty cheddar
Description
Try this Mexican twist on a classic mac and cheese, a delicious combination of spices, herbs and creamy cheese.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 220°C. Cook pasta following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up into lumps, for 6 mins or until browned all over. Season.
Step 3
Add the chilli powder and cook for 1 min or until aromatic. Add tomato, beans and ½ cup (125ml) water. Bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and gently toss to combine.
Step 4
Transfer to a greased 2L (8 cup) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake for 12-15 mins or until golden.