Chili with Ziti

Spicy chili with ground beef, onion, garlic, and kidney beans simmered in tomato sauce. Seasoned with oregano and cinnamon. Served over ziti pasta and topped with Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 705 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 16 ounces dry ziti pasta
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain fat.

Step 2

Pour in tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano and cinnamon; mix thoroughly. Pour in kidney beans and water; stir well. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in the ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 4

Serve the chili over the ziti and top with cheddar cheese.