Chili Spaghetti

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. uncooked spaghetti or vermicelli
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) finely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • 3
    Add chili beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

  • This spaghetti is inspired by the famous Cincinnati chili, which consists of chili served over pasta.
  • For spicier spaghetti, use chorizo sausage for part of all of the ground beef.
  • One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes plus 2 tablespoons of canned diced green chiles can be used in place of the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
705
Calories from Fat
205
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
1880mg
78%
Total Carbohydrate
99g
33%
Dietary Fiber
9g
36%
Sugars
14g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
26%
26%
Calcium
16%
16%
Iron
46%
46%
Exchanges:
6 Starch; 6 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
6 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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