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Firehouse Chili Pasta Bake

Yields10 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

Warm the bellies of everyone in your household on a cold, winter night with this chunky Ziti chili dish.

Ingredients
 16 oz Creamette® Ziti
 0.50 lb lean ground beef
 1 cup chopped green pepper
 0.50 cup onion, chopped
 2 garlic clove, chopped
 1 tbsp chili powder
 0.50 tsp salt
 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
 14 oz kidney beans, drained, rinsed
 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
 12 oz mild salsa
 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
Cooking Directions
1

 Heat oven to 375º F.  Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

2

 Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, cook meat, green pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper for 10 minutes; or until vegetables are tender and meat is thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.

3

 Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes and salsa; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. 

4

 In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, stir together pasta and sauce until well blended; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0