Chili Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Chili Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoons Canola Or Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 dash Salt; 1 dash Black Pepper; 1/2 pounds Pasta (I Used Small Shells); 15 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce; 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies; 15 ounces, weight Canned Kidney Or Black Beans, Rinsed; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Cumin; 3 dashes Cayenne Powder; 1/4 cups Water; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cups Sour Cream, For Topping; 4 Tablespoons Green Onions, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 Tablespoons Canola Or Vegetable Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1 pound Ground Beef
1 dash Salt
1 dash Black Pepper
1/2 pounds Pasta (I Used Small Shells)
15 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce
14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies
15 ounces, weight Canned Kidney Or Black Beans, Rinsed
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Cumin
3 dashes Cayenne Powder
1/4 cups Water
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cups Sour Cream, For Topping
4 Tablespoons Green Onions, Chopped

1
Start by preheating the oven to 350 F.
2
Drizzle the oil into a large skillet on medium high heat.
3
Add the onions and saute for about 3 minutes.
4
Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook until beef is no longer pink.
6
While the ground beef is cooking, cook your pasta according to package instructions for firm al dente.
7
Once cooked, drain off the water and set pasta aside for now.
8
After the ground beef is cooked, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chilies, beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and water.
9
Give it a stir and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
10
After 5 minutes, stir in the cooked pasta.
11
Stir to combine.
12
Pour the chili pasta mixture into a 9x13 pan.
13
Flatten it out with a spatula and sprinkle with cheese.
14
Place in the oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the cheese has fully melted.
15
Spoon into serving dishes and top with sour cream and green onions.
16
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Tablespoons Canola Or Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 pound Ground Beef, 1 dash Salt, and more.

Yes, Chili Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili Pasta Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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