Best Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe - How To Make One-Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 white onion, chopped, divided
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, divided
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 to 3 chilis from canned chilis in adobo, depending on spice preference, minced
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 c. freshly chopped cilantro, divided
• 2 1/4 c. cold water
• 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, crushed
• 1 (15-oz.) can pinto, kidney, white beans, or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 oz. dry pasta, such as cavatappi
• 1 c. shredded white cheddar
• 8 oz. low moisture whole milk mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• Corn chips, such as Fritos, for topping