Chilighetti
Quick, easy and delicious! Chilighetti is a great way to feed a hungry family. This is considered a comfort meal at our house.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 46 ounce can tomato juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 level teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 16 ounce package spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces
- 2 16 ounce can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Sour cream (optional)
- Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, crumbling the beef; drain.
- Stir in tomato juice, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add spaghetti. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 to 13 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in beans; heat through.
- Top servings with sour cream and Cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
Spaghetti may be left unbroken if desired. This makes it a little easier for children to eat.
Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/chilighetti/