Low Carb Chili Macaroni

Low Carb Chili Macaroni

Dreamfields Elbow Macaroni Pasta

I had a craving for pasta and I just happened to have a box of Dreamfields macaroni in the pantry. Most of the carbs in this low carb pasta are indigestible so each 1/2 cup of dry macaroni has 5g of carbs. I’m not sure how true it is so I don’t eat low carb pasta very often. It is a nice thing to have in the house for those times when comfort food cravings kick in.

As most of you may know, I’m a big fan of casseroles and spicy food. So, I made a macaroni casserole with ground beef and chili spices. It reminded me of the hamburger helper meals I used to make in my college apartment. Both of my kids enjoyed the casserole and didn’t even question if it was low carb. Tasted like the regular thing to them. They did get in some extra fiber eating the low carb macaroni so maybe I’ll make it more often for them since it’s got to be better than the high glycemic pasta they usually eat.

This recipe can be tweaked to your liking. I used a Mexican blend of finely shredded cheese which contained mild cheddar, monterey jack, queso quesadilla and asadero cheese. I also used spice packets from a chili kit so the amounts are estimates. I really liked this casserole and will make it again.

Low Carb Chili Macaroni Casserole