CHILLI PASTA SAUCE 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:

• In a large skillet cook meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.
• Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked macaroni, chile peppers, chili powder, and garlic salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring often. Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle mixture with cheese. Cover and let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Makes 6 servings