Italian Style Chili has a bit of cheesy goodness and a load of vegetables to satisfy your guilty dieting heart!
Chili has various names and recipes and each country has made their own style. Today, we bring to you the Italian style chili that is neither too hot and not too sweet, but will definitely leave your taste buds impressed!
This chili packs a punch with meaty goodness. So, if you plan on inviting your friends over for the evening, this is the perfect recipe to warm their body and heart with. Trust us; you will win them over with your culinary skills in a heartbeat.
Health Facts
- One of the biggest health benefits of chili is that it helps reduce weight. The extra heat increases metabolism and aids in digestion.
- It lowers blood sugar level
- It improves heart health, thins blood, boosts circulation, and protects the heart against strokes
- Reduces inflammation
- Provides pain relief
- Acts as a relaxant and therapeutic drug
- Helps clear congestion
Ingredients
kidney beans (rinsed and drained): 1 can
tomato sauce: 2 cans
Ground Beef: 1 lb
diced tomatoes: 1 can
chopped onion: 1 cup
small pasta: 1 cup
water: 2 cups
chili powder: 1 tbsp
kraft parmesan cheese (grated): 1/3 cup
How To Make Italian Style Chili
- In a saucepan, add onion and meat. Stir the mixture until both ingredients turn brown and then drain the grease.
- Add the dice tomatoes, tomato sauce, pasta, beans, chili powder, ¼ cup cheese and water into the pan. Stir continuously on medium heat for 12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve it in a large bowl and sprinkle with cheese.
Get ready to dig in!
Trivia
- Chili actual hails from America and despite popular beliefs that it is a Mexican dish, Mexicans have actually denied any association with it
- In 1977, America proclaimed chili as the State Food of Texas.
President Lyndon B. Johnson of the US loved chili. The recipe was so famous that the White House actually received requests on a daily basis regarding the family recipe. The First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson finally gave in and printed the recipe on several cards, which were then mailed out.