Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta or cavatappi (hollow pasta spirals); Salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin; 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 palmfuls; Black pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 cup beef stock; 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes; Handful basil leaves, torn; 2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar or scamorza ( smoked aged mozzarella)

Servings: persons

1 pound penne pasta or cavatappi (hollow pasta spirals)
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 palmfuls
Black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup beef stock
1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
Handful basil leaves, torn
2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar or scamorza ( smoked aged mozzarella)

1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
2
Preheat broiler to high.
3
Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet over medium high heat with extra-virgin olive oil.
4
When oil ripples or smokes, crumble beef and brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Season the meat with chili powder, salt and pepper.
6
When meat has browned, add onions, peppers and garlic.
7
Cook vegetables until soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
8
Add stock and scrape up pan drippings.
9
Stir in crushed tomatoes, simmer sauce 10 minutes and fold in basil.
10
Drain pasta and add to sauce.
11
Toss to combine and transfer to a casserole dish.
12
Cover with cheese and brown under broiler 3 to 4 minutes.

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne pasta or cavatappi (hollow pasta spirals), Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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