Texas Chili Pasta is a healthy and hearty meal including ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, beans, all on top pasta the shape of the Lone Star State!
In case you didn't know, I'm based in Dallas, TX! Well really I live about an hour north of downtown, but I'm a proud Dallasite and Texan.
One thing this Texan can't resist is anything Texas shaped. When I saw Texas shaped pasta just sitting there, I knew I needed a bag!
Sure I could have whipped up a quick pasta dish, but because of their unique shape and size, I wanted to cook up a soup or chili.
We've probably all seen those recipes on the back of packages, but how many have we actually tried? I know I rarely even give them a second glance. But their cowboy chili with beans recipe inspired me to cook up my first chili of the season!
Instead of just one can of beans, I used two. I additionally used my own seasoning mix rather than a packet from the store.
Texas Chili Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Texas shaped pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoon dairy free shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil and add ground beef. Cook until browned then add onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Stir in chili seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Let cook for about 5-10 minutes.
- Add beans and let cook for another 5-10 minutes. Pour in cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. To serve top with dairy-free shredded cheese. Enjoy!
Mistle Petrey
I've never has chili pasta before. It looks really good though!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! I hope you try it 🙂
TooChineseForU
Lol, our state is so prideful! We are the only state I believe that has a cute shape hehe. Delicious looking recipe, have to try! Pinning for later! Thanks for sharing ?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha I love it!! Thank you 🙂
delacroixllc
I had no idea you could get state shaped pasta! Hilarious and amazing! This looks like just the right amount of spice. My husband will love this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha totally 🙂 Yay, I hope you both enjoy!!
musicteachermentor
That's so cool! Your recipe looks wonderful, I should put it on my meal plan next week.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much 🙂
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
Those pasta shapes are so cute! They're perfect for a good chili. This recipe looks really good!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I think they're adorable too 🙂 Thank you!
sofieyah
what an interesting pasta shape!! thanks for sharing such a cool recipe! I wish I had access to a kitchen >_<
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha thank you 🙂 Awww, I wish you did too