Chili Pasta Food

CHILI PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet. Add zucchini, corn and chili powder; cook 7 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and salsa; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Serve topped with remaining cheese.

CALABRIAN CHILI PASTA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and salt; cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Coarsely chop the sun-dried cherry tomatoes, then add them to the pot. Add in the Calabrian chili paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.
• Add the can of peeled tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. You want some rough chunks of the tomato, so don't break them down completely. Add in the dried oregano and lemon juice; allow to simmer over low heat for 5 to 6 minute, stirring occasionally.
• While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Set the reserved water aside. Add the butter to the sauce along with the cooked pasta. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring until the pasta is coated in sauce.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved pasta water at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Stir in about half of the parmesan cheese.
• Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Top the Calabrian chili pasta with more parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.

CHILI BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in seasonings., Add tomato juice, water, tomato paste and sugar to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-22 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with chopped tomato and jalapeno slices.

CHILI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook the meat and onion in a large sillet; drain.
• Add the chili powder, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies to the meat mixture.
• Cook an additional 5 minutes; add the cooked pasta to the mixture; mixing well.
• Pour into prepared dish, top with cheese and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese has thoroughly melted.