Now through March 1st get free pasta (up to $1) with a purchase of 2 Ragu® pasta sauces (16oz-24oz) only at Family Dollar!
Finding budget-friendly recipes that use wholesome, quality ingredients and still offer quality and flavor can be a challenge. With meal solutions from Family Dollar and Ragu®, you can bring the best ingredients to the table and save at the same time.
Once you score your free pasta at Family Dollar, try this delicious recipe idea for Ragu Extra Mac Chili Mac.
The Family Dollar and Ragu® meal solution is an in-store deal, so there’s no need for a coupon!
How many times a week do you serve a meal with pasta and sauce? What recipe do you make most often?
Sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are mine.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I never thought to make mac and cheese with Ragu. That’s interesting for sure!
Jackie says
We have pasta and sauce at least once a week….sometimes twice. I like to make spaghetti and meatballs. I found a recipe for the meatballs in a Ragu cookbook. No frying required…you cook the meatballs in the sauce. One of my family’s favorite meals.
Marcie W. says
I haven’t had chili mac in ages and never even realized it was so easy to make. I think this simple recipe will have to be added to our meal plan lineup soon!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Now that’s a great reason to shop there!! I buy that stuff anyway!!
jeanae says
Thanks for sharing!
We do at least one pasta night every 2 weeks or so… Typically, there’s a macaroni Monday, or Spaghetti Saturday, thrown in.
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
We are a Ragu family. This recipe is on my list of dinner favorites!
Colleen says
We always use Ragu when making anything that needs pasta sauce. That meal looks good my daughter would totally love it.
Lori A says
this sounds really great my family loves pasta dishes and this would be a new twist on them thanks for posting it
Kira says
Thanks for sharing this super quick weeknight dinner.
Anita L says
My husband is especially fond of spaghetti type meals. We will normally serve it at least 2-3 times per month.
He does most of the cooking, so I honestly can not say how he makes it. I will say that it’s rather tasty!!
Crystal says
My family loves chili mac and I usually make it at least once a week, though ours is simply 2 cans chili, one box of mac. This would make a nice alternative!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I love my Ragu sauces. They always taste great and pasta or mac chilli is always delish.
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
never thought to use Ragu sauce for Chili mac we’ll have to give that a try. I love RAGU its always been my preference for Spaghetti sauce
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Love Ragu! I use Ragu to make lasagne but we only eat it once per month (maybe two).
Jen says
Spaghetti has become our new Friday night tradition. Love it.
Julie says
We try to limit pasta and sauce to once a week, just to keep things interesting. But we *love* having ravioli – just about any kind!
Mickey says
Ragu Tomato & Basil is my favorite spaghetti sauce! I love it on spaghetti, in lasagna and stuffed noodles. Mmmmmmm! 🙂
Prototype Mama says
I love easy meals! Spaghetti is my go to meal for busy weeknights
Sherryl @ SimplySherryl says
Chili Mac is almost as popular at my house as hot dogs! The little ones love it. Certainly easy to make.
Alissa Apel says
I like their sauces!
Kathleen says
This looks so delicious! I love heart comfort food dishes like this.
Ashley says
I go v through a lot of sauce… when the family is having v something I can’t I will make marks some v posts. I usually just do Ragu and noodles! The best!!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
We have pasta 1-2 times per week. This is a great promotion to be able to get some pasta for free!
April Decheine says
Lasagna I make probably every other week with Ragu, been using it since I moved out umm 30 some years ago!
Shop with Me Mama says
pasta and sauce is ALWAYS my go to meal when I am in a huge hurry or don’t feel like cooking!
Shell Feis says
I make several pasta recipes that include sauce made from scratch, but honestly I LOVE Ragu & love just using that! It reminds me of my childhood because we ate it ALL the time.
Robyn says
Ragu is great for a fast dinner!
Jackie says
I serve a meal with pasta and sauce at least once a week…sometimes twice a week. The recipe I make most often is spaghetti with meatballs. I found the recipe for the meatballs in a Ragu cookbook. The meatballs cook in the sauce, so no frying is needed. My family loves it.
Stephanie Person says
Easy peasy! Those are the best kind of meals.. 🙂
Raijean says
I love Ragu, thanks for the info! Another great meal that won’t break the bank!
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
We eat so much pasta it’s crazy. Between just rotini w/ butter and garlic to spaghetti to sausage and bow ties.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I get pasta and sauce whenever they are bogo so I have a very small stockpile. We make baked ziti and spaghetti.
LyndaS says
I make about 1 meal a week with pasta and sauce. I love the convenience.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
We eat pasta at least 3times a week. Either spaghetti and sauce or some sort of casserole.
Paige says
We are trying not to eat so much pasta. We love it too much!
Janel says
We actually had a pasta dish tonight! We did stuffed shells! 🙂
Tammilee T says
This looks fantastic! I am ready to make a huge pasta meal this week.
Lexie Lane says
Ragu always seems a bit watery for me so I never buy it. This recipe looks good though 🙂
Stacie Connerty says
I use Ragu for a lot of pasta meals that I make. I like the quality of the sauce and it saves me a lot of time and still tastes homemade.
amanda says
Nice recipe idea. I like that it is at more stores too.
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
Ragu is my go-to spaghetti sauce. I love the taste. The chili mac recipe looks easy but more importantly yummy!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
We dont really make a lot of pasta dishes. But this might change with this free pasta offer. Thanks for sharing
BabsProjects says
My girls love pasta. However every time I make it, I find I have to make it differently for everyone. My DH wants the sauce and my girls don’t want it.
Kecia says
We have pasta at least twice a week here. I love and I could eat it probably 4-5 times a week, but I try to do good when it comes to carbs! We have spaghetti or lasagna usually.
Sue Hull says
I love Ragu sauce. I always wait for it to go on sale, and I’ve actually got it for $1.00 at Safeway. There’s no Family Dollar store near where I live. We have the Dollar Tree and Dollar Store. I’ve never seen Ragu at either one of them.
Alissa says
I love simple meals that my family will love. We usually eat pasta once or twice a week, so we’ll have to stock up with this sale at Family Dollar.
Jamie says
I love Chili Mac, I never thought to use Ragu for it though…I’ll try it next time!
Krystal says
There’s this one tuscan sauce I love that I use once a week in a chicken or beef recipe. The added seasonings make it so delicious!
Toni says
I make spaghetti once a week.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
We can serve a lot of pasta dishes. Goulash or mostaccioli are favorites around here.
Mel Cole says
What a nice deal! I like to use Ragu pasta sauce too.
Pauline Cabrera says
Yummy yummy pasta! Thanks for sharing that easy pasta recipe! Getting free pasta would be nice too!
Tammy says
We eat pasta and sauce at least 2x a week – and while lasagna is the favorite, spaghetti is the easiest! Ragu is the only pasta sauce my husband likes and he complains if I buy anything else 😉
HilLesha says
I make spaghetti and stuffed pasta shells (with tofu and vegan cream cheese) a lot lately.
Eliz Frank says
I know how much we enjoy eating pasta and so I don’t mind reading this again. Te he . Will tweet. 😉
Cascia @ The Healthy Moms Mag says
I’m Italian so pasta is a staple in our home. I usually serve some kind of pasta dish at least once or twice a week. My six-year-old is allergic to tomatoes so I always make sure I have a tomato free version of what ever I am serving. Sometimes I will toss my pasta in olive oil with garlic and Parmesan cheese. But nothing beats my mother’s home made sauce recipe. On the rare occasions that I do make home made sauce I always set aside some pasta and mix it with white sauce for my son.
Have a terrific weekend!
Brandy says
Did someone say pasta? I am a true pasta addict, Italian food junky. I eat sauce type meals probably 5 out of 7 nights a week!
JamericanSpice says
Pasta is my go to meal.
I’ll take any suggestions on how to do it differently
Eliz Frank says
We eat a lot of pasta in our home so this would be great for us. I’ll try your recipe too as I’m always looking for new ways to make it.
Eliz…
Penelope Guzman (NYC Blogger) says
Probably 3 – 4 times a week, we love it!
Amber says
Yum, we’re a big fan of pasta in this house.
becca says
how delicious and easy not to mention easy on the pocket. will add to recipe box
noelle d says
that sounds like something marc would enjoy
Kelsey Apley says
We have pasta like every two weeks or so. My husband is diabetic so we don’t eat it as much as we used to. I am a lasagna kind of girl when I dream of Pasta!
Laura says
sounds yummy, I think even I could manage that recipe.
katherine says
That’s an awesome recipe and it looks so easy!
Tess says
WE used to make chili macs when I worked at Steak n Shake. I never thught to make one at home. lol
Mama to 5 BLessings says
This is my preferred store bought brand, it tastes fresh!
Rosey says
Making Chili Mac at home is a good idea. I like Ragu. When I hear the name I always think of the old commercials or the scene from ‘I Love Raymond’ where it came out that Marie sometimes used Ragu instead of homemade. 😉
Sarah Bailey says
I’ve not had any Ragu for ages – it really makes a good pasta sauce though I have to admit. x
robyn says
I love pasta! And I use Ragu! My boys are just now decided that they like Chili Mac so I am going to try your recipe.
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
Love it! Simple and easy! Looks delicious! Will have to give it a try! 🙂
Jackie says
Have you tried this? I wonder how an Italian pasta sauce tastes with chili powder in it….
Christy @ A Woman The World Deserves says
Such a simple and quick recipe! Yummm!
Amy Desrosiers says
I actually do need to buy some Ragu Traditional Sauce for two recipes I need to make! I have been a fan for years!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Free pasta? Yes, please. I like Ragu sauces.
GossipMoms says
My husband always uses ragu to cook any type of pasta dishes, but this Mac Chili Mac looks very good, my husband should take this recipe on, I would love to try it out
Melanie S. says
I’d say we do something involving pasta and sauce about twice a week. I like to do a pasta with alfredo sauce and some chicken and peas!
trisha says
Ragu is the ONLY brand we buy!
Stefani says
I normally buy Ragu too! It is usually on sale!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Seems like something I can do to try on – thanks for this – I love pasta!
Claudia Krusch says
We love pasta! Ragu is my favorite sauce!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Yum -that beed ragu looks good. We are big baked ziti eaters in this house, so I would spring for the penne or ziti pasta to match those sauces!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
Thanks for sharing the recipe and telling us about the deal! We buy Ragu all the time, it’s a great base for pasta recipes!
Cara @ Craftdictator says
These look delicious! I use Ragu a lot so I’ll have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer B says
This looks so good! My kids would love this too!
Mistee Dawn says
We usually have lasagna and spaghetti a few times a month.
Annie Mai says
That looks mighty yummy! I have not yet used Ragu before though…
Michelle says
This looks really good! I’ll have to make this soon as chili mac is one of the Mr.’s favorite meals.
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
We usually have pasta once a week.
Melissa Au says
We love pasta. Its one of my kids favorite meals.
Lisa says
At least one a week we do.
Annemarie says
I love pasta – I make it at least once each week. The whole family enjoys it. When we are too busy to make homemade we use Ragu.
Janeane Davis says
Pasta and sauce is the emergency go to food at our house. It is something easy and quick to make. Yummmmmmmm.
Melissa says
Oh, I love Ragu! We probably have pasta two times a week. I wish it was more!
Amanda says
We actually had pasta tonight! It is my favorite go-to quick meal on days that don’t go as planned.
Melanie says
I love pasta night, have used this brand a few times in a rush. Love this recipe thanks for sharing
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
This seems like it would make a quick and easy yet delicious meal! Thanks for sharing!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Whenever I do not have time to make homemade or the ingredients on hand this is what I use – love it!
Amanda Love says
I love Ragu. It’s the only pasta sauce that I use so I always have a bottle or two in my kitchen. Will have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Tammilee T says
This is a great deal! I love serving pasta it is such a filling perfect winter meal.
Donna says
I make pasta at least twice a week. But spaghetti is the biggest hit with my son. 🙂
Le-an Lacaba says
Yum! I’d love to devour that during Valentines day with the whole family.
Nichol says
Once a week! I love pasta though and could eat it daily. I make things like goulash, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna, and the kids favorite stuffed shells!
Debbie Denny says
I like Ragu. Very handy to have around. Love the recipe
Jaime says
This is similar to a recipe my mom used to make when we were kids. We eat pasta fairly often (usually once or twice a week.) It’s one of the few toddler-friendly meals we have.
Amber Nelson says
Oh my kids love chili mac. May have to make some these week.
Cynthia L says
I haven’t had chili mac in such a long time. I am not sure why because I love it. Thanks for reminding me of this great recipe
Jennifer says
Great we love Ragu!! This is my hub’s favorite for his lasagna recipe!
Nicole says
We love pasta in our house. This would be great for my daughter’s lunch too.
Amber Edwards says
That is a great deal! I love getting free pasta when I buy sauce!
brett says
i would have spaghetti at my house every week if we could! YUM!
Michele Brosius says
I love Chilli Mac! I also like to save money by shopping at Family Dollar! Great bargain on Ragu!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Wow, this makes a hearty inexpensive meal even more budget friendly!
Rachel says
We usually have pasta once a week. I love that it is typically an easy meal and doesn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen.
martha says
we do pasta maybe once a week. ragu is our fave sauce brand though!
Chrysa says
Yum yum! That sounds tasty and looks so easy to make. I usually have those ingredients on hand, so I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind.
Jennifer Williams says
I love Ragu they are my back up meal – I used their sauce for some eggplant last week and got so many compliments (do not tell anyone it was Ragu please).
Katy Rawson says
Oh yum! We have a Family Dollar right down the street. We’ll have to stop by and pick up stuff for dinner!
Sofia says
Ooh, that looks so, so good!! If only I wasn’t half way done with dinner tonight I would have gone with 🙂
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
Ragu is our favorite pasta sauce. I’ll be taking advantage of this offer for sure 🙂
Debbie L. says
Recipe looks very tasty and super easy! Perfect for a quick tasty meal
Elizabeth Towns says
Oh my gosh! I haven’t had this to eat in such a long time. My mom used to make it all the time, and I made it a few times when I was still married. I absolutely love it. Can’t believe I forgot about it! Great quick and easy meal.
Chrishelle says
We are limiting pasta in our house. So we eat it about twice a month. When we eat it there has to be lots of yummy red sauce and oozing with cheese.
Ellen Christian says
We have pasta and sauce usually once a week. That chili mac sounds good though. I need to try it.
Foodie in WV says
I wish I could still eat regular pasta, gluten free just isn’t the same 🙂 I do make regular pasts for the rest of my family about once a month though and we have a Family Dollar just down the block.
Kenda Smith says
If you ask my teen what his favorite things are, he will say spaghetti and chili. You just made me THE coolest mom ever!
Nathan W Pace says
This looks delicious and easy, making it deliciously easy…. I like cooking from scratch, HOWEVER there are nights I don’t have time and this would be good to have on hand!
Rachael Ebner says
I don’t eat pasta anymore. I use spaghetti squash instead or julienned zucchini. I have it about once a month. I might try some of the gluten free pastas at some point though.
courtney b says
we use ragu all the time, almost twice a week- love it for quick spaghetti
Kita says
Love pasta…a bit too much lol. I need to lay off of it every day it’s pasta. Pasta with shrimp, pasta with chicken, spaghetti, pasta salad …..
Clair Boone says
Thanks for the coupon and the meal idea, yum!
Lawna says
What a great meal idea! I love the fact that it is affordable yet easy, which is perfect for this busy mama!
Sarah @Must Have Mom says
What a great deal to serve my family of five on a budget! Love it. We eat a ton of pasta here!
Nicole Brady says
I don’t know what we have planned for dinner tonight but Spaghetti sounds really good right now.
Dee says
Oh, that is SO easy for a weeknight dinner!
brian miller says
we have done that except the chili powder but bet it gives it a good taste….
we go through pasta like a champ
Dominique says
My son has an issue with not wanting to eat pasta, but my boyfriend would LOVE this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Theresa says
We serve pasta at least once a week. My husband is a huge fan of using Ragu’s cheese variety all the time though. Won’t eat a veggie without it lol.
Danielle says
We love Ragu here 🙂 In fact, I think we will have some pasta for tonight’s dinner 🙂
Susan says
I’m always looking for a quick tasty meal for those busy schedule nights. This looks to fit the bill perfectly.
Jessica Beal Harlow says
This is a nice deal and I’ve got a Family Dollar not too far away! With the amount of pasta type dishes we eat, I definitely need to make good use of this sale! Thanks for the heads up!
Cat Davis says
My husband would totally love that recipe idea. We have a whole pantry shelf full of Ragu.
Tracey says
This is a great recipe. Looks delicious and super easy – thanks for sharing!
Sheila says
That is my son’s fav meal! Me, I am the picky one who doesn’t eat sauce. I like it, but not on my noodles. LOL!
kay adeola says
HUbby and the kiddies eat rice most days we have pasta not that often anymore to be honest i do not like those kinds of sauces all that much i like to make my own but they are really good if you want to save some time :-).
Terry says
There are some nights I need an easy recipe that I can throw together in a pinch. I have made something like this before and it was a great hit.
Digiscrap Boutique says
mmmm pasta….those were the days! this looks really good and super simple to make
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Easy peasy!! I love simple meals like this, especially on those days after school when I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off and don’t have a lot of time to cook!
Andrea Kruse says
Pasta is a weekly thing in our house. Always different and depending on the seasonal ingredients available, but it is always a crown pleaser.
Stefani says
I love making dinners with pasta like this for the kids. Thanks for the idea!
Beth says
We love to make pasta bakes to freeze.
We have pasta and sauce dinners probably once a month!