Chili-Pasta Skillet

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Chili-Pasta Skillet 🍝🔥

Hearty, Cheesy, and Perfect for Busy Nights

This Chili-Pasta Skillet is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal—bold chili flavors combined with tender pasta and savory ground meat. It’s quick, filling, and family-friendly, making it perfect for weeknights when you want big flavor without a sink full of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (or kidney beans)

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese

✨ Optional Add-Ins

  • Red pepper flakes for heat

  • Corn or bell peppers for texture

  • Sour cream or green onions for topping

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown ground beef or turkey until fully cooked.

  3. Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant.

  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  5. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the chili sauce.

  7. Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook until melted. Serve hot.

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