Indulge in a culinary journey with Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti, a delightful fusion of classic spaghetti and zesty chili. This dish tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. Juicy ground beef, simmered in a rich chili sauce, bursts with savory goodness, while tender spaghetti provides a satisfying base. Layers of cheese, melted to perfection, add a creamy and gooey element that complements the hearty chili. Each bite of this comforting dish is an explosion of flavors, leaving you craving more.
This article delves into the culinary world of Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti, presenting a collection of irresistible recipes that cater to diverse preferences. Whether you seek a traditional rendition or crave a unique twist, you'll find culinary inspiration within these pages.
The Classic Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti recipe embodies the essence of this iconic dish. Ground beef, simmered in a blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, delivers a robust and flavorful chili sauce. Spaghetti, cooked al dente, provides a sturdy foundation for the chili, while shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions add pops of color and texture.
For those who relish a bit of heat, the Spicy Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti recipe amplifies the chili's intensity with the addition of cayenne pepper and jalapeños. This version is sure to ignite taste buds and leave you craving more.
Vegetarians can delight in the Vegetarian Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti recipe, which swaps ground beef for a medley of colorful vegetables. Bell peppers, corn, and black beans simmer in a flavorful chili sauce, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that's packed with nutrients.
For a unique twist, explore the One-Pot Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti recipe, a culinary symphony prepared entirely in one pot. Ground beef, chili sauce, spaghetti, and cheese come together in a harmonious blend, making this recipe a breeze to prepare and a delight to savor.
Dive into the world of Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti and let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect symphony of flavors to tantalize your palate.
KITTENCAL'S CHILI, SIMPLE AND DELICOUS
This is THE best recipe for chili that I have found yet. My 5 kids and husband and I all love it!! We eat it year round, not just in the fall and winter months because it's that good.
Provided by NCmomof5
Categories Meat
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until no longer pink; drain all fat.
- Add in garlic, oregano and chili flakes; cook stirring until browned (about 12-15 minutes, for the best flavor the meat must be slightly browned).Add in chili powder and cumin; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add in stewed tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally (can simmer longer, the long the better!).
- Stir in the beans with their liquid and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and dollup of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1465.1, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 35.6
KITTENCAL'S CHILI SPAGHETTI
Nothing fancy about the chili but it's a darn good recipe to serve over pasta, I strongly suggest to make the chili mixture a day ahead and refrigerate, the flavor really does get stronger and better! Adjust the chili powder to taste, I use half chili powder and half ancho chili powder for a more smokey flavor, for more heat add in dried chili flakes. Although the ingredients listed make a really great chili mixture, you can add in other ingredients to create your favorite chili if desired! You can use ground turkey in place of ground beef, this is also great with penne or rigatoni pasta, see my recipe#168653
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef with green bell peppers, onions, garlic, celery and jalapeno peppers stirring with a wooden spoon until beef is no longer pink; drain.
- Add in the chili powder, cumin and beef bouillon powder; cook stirring with wooden spoon for another 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is well browned.
- Add in tomatoes with juice, beans with juice, crushed tomatoes and taco sauce; cook uncovered over low heat breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon for about 1-1/2-2 hours, season with lots of salt and black pepper (you can really simmer this for as long as you want to over low heat until as thick as you like, just make certain to simmer it uncovered, the longer you cook the chili the richer and thicker it will be!).
- Divide the cooked pasta in bowls, then ladle the chili mixture on top, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.2, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 2098.2, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 20.9, Sugar 27.4, Protein 60.3
KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE
This is a wonderful change from your everyday spaghetti and meatballs, I make this with my recipe#71273 *and* recipe#69173 but of coarse you may use your own favorite meatball and pasta sauce or use two 28-ounce jars of purchased spaghetti sauce, really you can use any amount of spaghetti sauce and meatballs you desire. Prep time does not include preparing or baking the meatballs. Serve this with garlic bread on the side and a small salad if desired :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare your own favorite meatball recipe, then shape into about 1-1/2-inch balls.
- Place the meatballs onto a greased baking sheet and bake until thoroughly cooked (about 22-25 minutes at 375 degrees) set the meatballs aside.
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.
- Toss the spaghetti with 3 tablespoons oil; cool slightly, then add in eggs, 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; using clean hands toss until thoroughly combined (you can use a spoon but hands are better!).
- Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.
- Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.
- Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.
- Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven then sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese (or amount desired) over the top, then return to oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
KITTENCAL'S DELICIOUS MEATY PASTA SAUCE
I don't think you will find a better meat sauce than this one! a good tomato sauce needs time to "ripen" so I strongly suggest to make this sauce a few day ahead and refrigerate just warm in a saucepan before using you will see that the flavors strongly intensify after refrigeration time --if you want a creamy sauce just add in 1/4 cup or more of heavy whipping cream the last 30 minutes of cooking time, this may be doubled if desired but keep the ground beef amount at one pound, this also freezes well... you will *love* this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven heat oil, then add in the basil, oregano, chili flakes, bay leaf and onion; saute, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes (this will release the flavors in the spices).
- Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- Add in ground beef and sausage meat; cook until well browned (about 10 minutes) drain any fat.
- Add in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 2 hours (or you can simmer for longer on low heat).
- Season with black pepper.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve over hot cooked pasta then sprinkle with lots grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 2525.8, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29.3
SPICY CHIPOTLE CHILI SPAGHETTI
Make and share this Spicy Chipotle Chili Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RachelE_CVT
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break spaghetti in half and cook according to box directions.
- While pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet (LARGE - an electric skillet might be best).
- Add chili seasoning, peppers, and both cans tomato sauce to skillet. Mix and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 93.7, Sodium 504.1, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 42.6
CHILI SPAGHETTI
My husband often requested that his grandma make this dish.-Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish; stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and bake for 65-70 minutes or until spaghetti is just tender. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)
This is a basic simple marinara but big on flavor, it can be ready in 1 hour or you can cook it longer and even tastes better the next day that is why I strongly suggest to make this sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate as the flavors will blend and intensify ---this freezes well so make a double recipe and freeze a batch for the next meal, you may omit the wine but I strongly suggest to add it in, it really adds flavor to the sauce --- please make certain to purchase only good-quality canned Italian Roma (plum) tomatoes for this it will make a huge difference to the flavor of the sauce --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, this sauce can also be simmered for a longer time in a crockpot, throw in some fresh mushrooms also if desired --- also see my recipe#71273
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.
- **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 933.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 4.4
KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE
You will need a minimum 2-quart round casserole dish for this or this will also fit into an 11 x 7-inch baking pan this will *not* fit into a regular 9 or 10-inch pie plate --- with this or with any recipe made from scratch preparation time takes a little extra effort, to save some time and to blend the flavors prepare the tomato sauce mixture up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to use --- substituting prepared pasta sauce for the tomato sauce will not produce the best results I would strongly recommend using only tomato sauce, this recipe was tested both ways and the tomato sauce version was the best! --- NOTE this also may be made without the cottage cheese filling by placing the sauce directly over the spaghetti top with mozzarella cheese and reducing the baking time only slightly
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
- Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
- Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
- Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
- TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
- In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
- Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
- Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 128.4, Sodium 923.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 32.1
KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN TOMATO PASTA SAUCE AND PARMESAN MEATBALLS
There is a method to making the perfect sauce and that is a very long slow cooking time then refrigerate to blend the flavors, a good sauce needs time to "ripen" and develop it's full flavor, this sauce must be made a day or even up 4 days ahead in order for the flavors to intensify, the longer you leave it refrigerated the better it will be --- this recipe makes a fair amount use what you need then freeze the rest in plastic containers for another meal, for a quick thaw just pop in the microwave for about 8 minutes or a little more or thaw in refrigerator overnight, if desired you may partially precook the meatballs on a greased baking sheet in oven before adding to the sauce --- you will love this sauce and you will be making it often! ---- also see my recipe#150207
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 3h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the meatball recipe as directed on the recipe; transfer to a plate cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use (the meatballs may be prepared up to 1 day in advance).
- Drain the diced tomatoes over a strainer.
- Coat bottom of large heavy-bottomed pot with olive oil, heat over medium heat.
- Saute onion with bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper and crushed chili peppers for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions are transparent.
- Add in fresh garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste;mix and stir for about 2 minutes or until well combined with the onion mixture.
- Add in the wine; stir well to combine.
- Add the 2 cans crushed tomatoes (can use 3 cans if you are freezing some sauce) and the drained diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a light boil; boil for 5-8 minutes then reduce heat to low.
- Add in uncooked meatballs to the sauce (if you are adding the meatballs uncooked do not stir for 30 minutes or you may run the risk of them falling apart in the simmering sauce).
- Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 3-5 hours (the longer you simmer uncovered the thicker and richer your sauce will be so don't be afraid to simmer even 6 hours!) adding more salt if desired.
- Skim off any fat that might gather on top of sauce.
- Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate (with the meatballs in the sauce) a minimum of 1 day or up to 4 days before using.
- Use as much as desired then freeze the rest for another meal, just reheat the sauce on top of the stove or heat in microwave (this will freeze well for up to 6 months).
- Note: if desired, you can bake the meatballs in the oven before adding to the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.3, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1052.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 5.2
BAKED (VEGETARIAN) CHILI SPAGHETTI
Mmmm, comfort food! I love this topped with chopped onions. Kinda reminds me of Steak N Shakes chili spaghetti, but so much better! Oh, and it's vegetarian too.
Provided by CallMeBubbles
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain. While pasta cooks, mix sauce and next 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
- Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with spray. Add pasta and top with sauce. (May be covered and refrigerated at this point. Bake 35 minutes or until heated).
- Bake at 375F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Top with onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 292.6, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.4
CHILI SPAGHETTI
I made this for the first time this evening - both husband and I DEVOURED it and very much enjoyed it. The chili had perfect flavor and the combo of the spaghetti and chili really mixed well. Hope you enjoy, too!
Provided by ErikaNY
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
- While spaghetti is cooking, cook beef and onion in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt; breaking up tomatoes.
- 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 chili mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 1803.7, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 45.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor. Try using black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, or any other beans you like.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to customize to your own taste. Try adding cumin, chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- If you like your chili with a little heat, add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, and cilantro.
- Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious chili spaghetti that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Give Kittencal's Chili Spaghetti a try today!
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