Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Firehouse Fiesta

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (52)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(52)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta or cavatappi (hollow pasta spirals)
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 palmfuls
Black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup beef stock
1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
Handful basil leaves, torn
2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar or scamorza ( smoked aged mozzarella)

Directions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Preheat broiler to high.

Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet over medium high heat with extra-virgin olive oil. When oil ripples or smokes, crumble beef and brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Season the meat with chili powder, salt and pepper. When meat has browned, add onions, peppers and garlic. Cook vegetables until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add stock and scrape up pan drippings. Stir in crushed tomatoes, simmer sauce 10 minutes and fold in basil. Drain pasta and add to sauce. Toss to combine and transfer to a casserole dish. Cover with cheese and brown under broiler 3 to 4 minutes.

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recipe Three-Alarm Italian Style Chili Mac
Lindsey Auburn, WA 11-24-2009
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Not spicy enough
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was a pretty easy recipe. I ended up substituting two jalapeno peppers (seeded) for the cubanelle peppers because we... couldn't find them. Even with that substitution, it still didn't have a whole ton of flavor. In addition, the sauce seemed a little liquid-y. I would probably add some cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. Read more
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Amelia Chicago, IL 09-17-2009
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Overall Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I just made this recipe two nights ago and I must say that my husband loved it. I found the sauce to be too bland with just... two tablespoons of chili powder, so I ended up adding two additional tablespoons of chli powder and some cumin. This made it spicy enough for us. I also used Ground Turkey and Chicken Broth, as opposed to beef products, which I think still tasted great and are much healthier. I left out the cubanelle pepper, because I forgot to buy one at the grocery store. It really didn't seem to matter. I thought the smoke cheddar really enhanced the dish. This recipe makes an ENORMOUS amount - so if you are a family of two - be prepared for leftovers!!!Read more
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darlene erie, PA 07-29-2009
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Great Chili Mac
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe so many times. It does make a lot and since there is only two of us....I don't bake my chili mac like... RR did. I use it as a "sauce" over any noodle that I have on hand and the rest I freeze for a quick meal. I had a hard time finding the smoked cheese so this recipe worked out well for me. Read more
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navoda Prairieville, LA 07-17-2009
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Not as good as it looks
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

It's certainly edible, but I was expecting more - Especially after reading the reviews. I'd give it a "C" at best!
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Dana New Orleans, LA 06-24-2009
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YUMMO!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You have to try this recipe!! It was so delicious! However, I made one small change and my whole family LOVED it. They beg me... to make this dish all the time now.. instead of using the shredded cheddar, I added about 1 and 1/2 cans of Nacho Cheese!! LET ME JUST TELL U... YUMMO IS RIGHT! This is definitely a keeper!!!!!Read more
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Clarice Carlsbad, CA 04-15-2009
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You have to try this recipe!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for dinner tonight and was shocked at how amazing this tasted. I added more chili seasoning to the meat mixture... and used whole wheat pasta. My oldest son had two heaping bowls full and commented on how unique it was. You must use the smoked cheddar. I will be making this again and again! Read more