Easy Chili Cavatappi

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This very easy recipe uses two pans and has 'pantry' written all over it. It tastes like what you would expect if Hormel® and Chef Boyardee® shared a kitchen. Perfect for kids. Substitute the cavatappi with any full-bodied pasta, such as bow-tie, wagon-wheel, or mostaccioli. You can even sneak in some frozen corn for a little tex-mex feel. Top it with cheese when serving.

Submitted by Mat Myers
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 quarts water

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans, undrained

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot; add salt. Pour cavatappi into the boiling water and cook until tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse cavatappi.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened and transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir ground beef into onion mixture. Cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and return skillet to heat.

  3. Mix tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin into ground beef mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir cavatappi into meat sauce until evenly coated; add black beans and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Note:

For a little extra spice, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
14g Fat
45g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 782mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 735mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.