This very easy recipe uses two pans and has ‘pantry’ written all over it. It tastes like what you would expect if Hormel® and Chef Boyardee® shared a kitchen. Perfect for kids. Substitute the cavatappi with any full-bodied pasta, such as bow-tie, wagon-wheel, or mostaccioli. You can even sneak in some frozen corn for a little tex-mex feel. Top it with cheese when serving.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans, undrained
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot; add salt. Pour cavatappi into the boiling water and cook until tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse cavatappi.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened and transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir ground beef into onion mixture. Cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and return skillet to heat.
Step 3
Mix tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin into ground beef mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir cavatappi into meat sauce until evenly coated; add black beans and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
For a little extra spice, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 395 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol46mg | 15% |
Sodium782mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 42% |
Calcium65mg | 5% |
Iron6mg | 32% |
Potassium735mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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