One-Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box Barilla(R) ProntoTM Cut-Macaroni
3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or water)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can beans of choice, drained & rinsed (kidney, white, black and blends all work great for this! )
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

PLACE Barilla(R) Pronto(TM) pasta, garlic, onions, bell pepper, beans, tomatoes, and spices into the pot.
ADD broth/water. Cook over high heat.
After 5 minutes ADD the spinach.
Continue cooking until all of the liquid is absorbed and the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally (5-10 minutes).
STIR in cheese while the chili mac is warm.
TOP with fresh parsley and serve!