CAN YOU USE PASTA SAUCE FOR CHILI RECIPES

Steps:

• Put olive oil in a large pot, on med-high heat.
• Add celery, onion, grated carrot, salt, parsley and basil.
• Cook uncovered until translucent, add 1/2 cumin and 1/2 chili powder.
• Continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add ground beef, stir and cover.
• Stirring occasionally, cook until ground beef is no longer pink (about 15 min).
• There will be quite a bit of "juice" in the meat mixture.
• Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste.
• Bring to a simmer, lower heat to keep a mild simmer.
• Add 1/2 of brown sugar and 1/2 of thyme plus the jalapeños and the Parmesan rind.
• Simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Add the remainder of the cumin, chili powder, sugar and thyme and the can of kidney beans.
• Cook another 15 minutes and it's ready!
• Always taste and adjust if necessary before serving.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until as thick as you'd like.
• Drain spaghetti; divide among dinner plates. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese.