PASTA DAY: Cincinnati Chili Mac

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Cincinnati " Chili Mac " (Atlas)

 

Recipe By : Pasta East to West, by Nava Atlas, page 116

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Vegetables Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon canola or light olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 medium green bell pepper -- diced

1 medium red bell pepper -- diced

1 small fresh hot chile -- minced, optional

14 canned diced tomatoes -- up to 16 ounces

14 canned crushed tomatoes -- up to 16 ounces

4 cups cooked kidney or red beans

(about 1 2/3 cups dried)

OR two 16-ounce cans -- drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon good-quality chili powder -- up to 2

or to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -- optional

8 ounces spaghetti -- up to 10

***GARNISHES (ALL OPTIONAL)*** -- (all optional):

Diced ripe tomatoes

Chopped onion or scallions

Grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese

OR cheddar-style soy cheese

 

6 servings

 

Cincinnati chili can be made with varying ingredients and seasonings, but

one common feature is that it is always served over spaghetti. Often, too,

a touch of sweet spices (such as cinnamon or all-spice) are added. The

result: a hybrid recipe that's uniquely American.

 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the

onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, then add the green and

red bell peppers, and continue to saute until the onion is golden.

 

Stir in the remaining ingredients except the spaghetti and garnishes, and

bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al

dente, then drain.

 

For each serving, place a small amount of spaghetti in a wide, shallow

serving bowl, and top with some of the chili. If desired, top with any or

all of the suggested garnishes.

 

Variation: Try making this with Jerusalem artichoke spaghetti, available in

natural food stores.

 

Next to jazz musk there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens

the soul more than a good bowl of chili-Harry James

 

Calories: 291, Carbohydrate: 52 g, Total Fat: 2 g, cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 13g, Sodium: 41 mg

 

 

 

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