Chili Mac

This shortcut recipe can have chili mac cooking in no time. Instead of TVP or burger crumbles, you may substitute 8 ounces chopped, cooked tempeh or seitan or an additional 1½ cups of pinto beans. And be sure to use regular hard durum semolina pasta (such as Barilla brand). Other types of pasta (such as whole wheat or rice) may produce a too-soft pasta in the slow cooker. If you want to use one of those types, cook it separately on the stovetop and add it to the slow cooker shortly before s