Three-Alarm Spaghetti and Pinto Bean Chili

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup taco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • Sour cream, if desired
  • Jalapeño chilies, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender.
  • 2
    Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Stir in spaghetti and beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until spaghetti is tender. Garnish each serving with sour cream and jalapeño chilies.

  • This chili recipe is based on the well-known Cincinnati chili, which is traditionally chili served over spaghetti. To save time and energy, the spaghetti is cooked right along with this spicy chili.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
315
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
1030mg
Total Carbohydrate
66g
Dietary Fiber
13g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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