I had never had Chili with pasta before until I had gone to a convention in Chicago back in 2000. I had Cincinnati Chili for the first time and really enjoyed it. I actually had it all 5 ways, lol.
OK, 5 Way chili , chili with pasta is called... (chili-mac) lol Cookie 
Never had chili with pasta either but it does sound good. Plus the pasta would be a good "stretcher" to lower the sodium level per serving. I think chubbyalaskagriz has a good idea here for several reasons. Thanks chubby.
"Chili-Mac" is a staple here in the Mid-West jpshaw. It's a winner! Enjoy!