3 Cans and a Box Chili Pasta
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this hearty and easy-to-make "3 Cans and a Box Chili Pasta"! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder combines canned chili beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce with tender pasta, all simmered together in a flavorful medley of cumin, chili powder, and garlic. In just 35 minutes, you'll have a filling, budget-friendly meal that's brimming with bold, smoky flavors. Top it off with gooey cheddar cheese, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and fresh cilantro for the ultimate finishing touch. With minimal prep and cleanup, this chili pasta recipe is a must-have for quick, delicious dinners the whole family will love. Keywords: quick one-pan meal, chili pasta recipe, easy family dinner, comfort food, canned food recipes, weeknight dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chili beans (with sauce)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted or regular)
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 12 oz dry pasta (penne, elbow, or rotini)
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned chili beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
Add the dry pasta and 3 cups of water to the skillet. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let the pasta cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the pasta is cooked, give it a final stir and remove from heat.
Serve the chili pasta hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1118 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
