Weeknight Chili Cavatappi
Weeknight Chili Cavatappi pairs springy corkscrew pasta with a rich, chili-style beef and black bean sauce, bringing gentle heat and tomatoey depth to every bite. It’s comforting yet lively, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick get-together when you want pasta with a hearty twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chili Cavatappi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot; add salt. Add the cavatappi to the boiling water and cook until slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse the cavatappi.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and stir the ground beef into the onion mixture. Cook and stir until the ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease and return the skillet to the heat.
- 3
Stir the tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin into the ground beef mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir the cavatappi into the meat sauce until evenly coated; add the black beans and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 504.34 kcal High 25%
- Protein 23.77 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 63.89 g 23%
- Total Fat 17.46 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.31 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 541.92 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 12.15 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 17.7 g --
- Added Sugars 13.27 g High 27%
- Calcium 72.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 579.91 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 44.89 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chili Cavatappi is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cavatappi Pasta, Chili Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 504.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chili Cavatappi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cavatappi Pasta, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chili Cavatappi?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chili Cavatappi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chili Cavatappi healthy?
- Weeknight Chili Cavatappi has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 504.34 calories and 23.77 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 541.92 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.31 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.27 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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