Southwestern Chili Pasta

Submitted by vosmom2

"Copied from Delish (with my adaptations) for safekeeping in my Farmer Meals cookbook. Travels to the field well and has meat and vegetables and carbs in one dish. It also freezes well."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 8 ounces ziti pasta
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

directions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and red pepper until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through. Drain.
2. Add spices, tomatoes, black beans and water. Stir together.
3. Add pasta. Simmer, covered, until pasta is tender. May need to add more water. I simmer it for about 20 minutes.
4. Serve garnished with shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.