Clean Chili Mac

My husband was getting grumpy about all of my clean healthy meals so I decided I needed to set out to find something that he would approve of. I tricked him into loving this clean version of Chili Mac and Cheese.  We absolutely loved it and enjoyed it as leftovers the second day! 

(Makes 9 servings)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground meat 
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 large onion, chopped fine)
•  8 fresh cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, no sugar added, low sodium is best
• 1 cup water
• Whole grain macaroni, cooked to package directions (as much as you like)
• Salt to taste
• Parmesan cheese for garnish
  DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium to large soup pot, cook the meat in the oil.
2. When the meat is about half way cooked, stir in all the spices.
3. When the meat is finished cooking, stir in the pasta and remaining ingredients.
4. Served topped with parmesan cheese.