Ziti Chili Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 0.5 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 16 ounces dry ziti pasta
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a medium pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain excess fat.
2. Pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, and cinnamon; mix thoroughly to combine. Add the kidney beans and water; stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain the pasta well.
4. Serve the warm chili over the cooked ziti pasta and generously top with shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 705 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 713 mg
• Protein Content: 42 g
• Cholesterol Content: 100 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 79 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g