This summer I can’t seem to get enough pasta salad. I serve it as a side or the main course depending on the mood I’m in. This Chili Pasta Salad is a meal in itself though! I was inspired to make this recipe after whipping up a batch of my Pantry Chili a few weeks ago. I wondered what a Chili Pasta Salad would taste like. The answer? Delicious!
Think tender noodles mixed with a spicy chili and tangy garlic dressing. I like eating mine warm, but it also tastes good chilled too. I’ll be making this one again this summer I’m sure!
Chili Pasta Salad
Tender bowtie noodles mixed with a spicy chili and tangy garlic dressing make a delicious pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 540 ml can stewed tomatoes
- 1 540 ml can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 cup lime juice
- 1 package chili seasoning (I used Mrs. Dash Chili Seasoning Mix)*
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and put in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are softened.
- Stir in package of chili seasoning mix. Add in stewed tomatoes and kidney beans and stir together. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and garlic. Add the mixture to the bowtie pasta and stir to combine. Add the chili into the pasta mixture and stir together. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
If you don’t have the chili seasoning mix, use 2 tbsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano instead.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 655Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 851mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 8gSugar: 6gProtein: 38g
DARLENE W says
Love this with the bowtie pasta and kidney beans
Michelle says
I get tired of the same old pasta salads–either mayo based dressing or an Italian style. Great idea for something different! Thank you for linking.
kathy downey says
We have this every other week its very good
Saundra McKenzie says
HI, I added this to my daily blog post for Mon Jan 25 – 5 AM- Gave you total credit with links to your page! Hope that is okay. We love this recipe.