Easy Chili Cavatappi

Easy Chili Cavatappi
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    18

A comforting and incredibly simple pasta dish that brings together the hearty flavors of chili with the playful shape of cavatappi pasta. This recipe is a delightful twist on classic chili, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a family-friendly gathering.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    46 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    782 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large pot, bring the water to a rolling boil. Add sea salt. Introduce the cavatappi pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and give it a quick rinse.

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02 Step

Recipe View While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and softened, about 5-10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until it is browned and crumbly, about 5-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat.

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03 Step

Recipe View Stir in the tomato sauce, chili powder, and ground cumin into the ground beef mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce is heated through and the spices are fragrant, approximately 3 minutes. Add the cooked cavatappi to the meat sauce, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in the seasoned black beans and freshly ground black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded together beautifully, about 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles or an additional can of beans.
Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
A dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheese makes a wonderful topping.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Jerrod Brown

    I added some frozen corn and a can of diced tomatoes, and it was delicious!

  • Quinton Runolfsson

    Quick, easy, and budget-friendly. What more could you ask for?

  • Lamar Beatty

    This was a huge hit with my kids! So easy and satisfying.

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