Chilli Pasta Bake

Chilli pasta recipe; a great way to use up leftover chilli in this easy cheesy pasta bake (or pasta casserole). 

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When I make Chilli con Carne, I always make too much, but not to fuss, it certainly won't get wasted.

Combine two comfort foods in one dish!

Pasta and chilli—in this cheesy chilli pasta bake. You can adjust the spice level to suit your taste.

Can you freeze chilli con carne?

Yes, absolutely! Just make sure to let it cool completely first, then transfer it into a clean container before freezing.

However, if you're using chilli that has already been frozen, then DO NOT freeze this recipe, as the chilli would have been reheated twice. 😨

Then, when you want a quick dinner, all you have to do is defrost the chilli and reheat it in the microwave, but be sure to check that it is piping hot.

Or you can do what I did: preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F or Gas Mark 6, but first, make sure you have some leftover Chilli con Carne. 😉 

Ingredients

• cooked and drained pasta spirals

• leftover chilli 

• mozzarella 

• cheddar cheese

• a sprinkling of paprika

Top tips!

When cooking your chilli, take your time and don't rush it; this will make the flavour much richer and more delicious.

Always opt for good-quality tinned tomatoes—personally, I recommend brands like Mutti or Cirio.

Balsamic vinegar adds a little sweetness to the dish, but only if you have balsamic with a nice and thick consistency; otherwise, just add a tablespoon of regular tomato ketchup instead.

While reheating your leftover chilli, cook some pasta in salted water as per the packet instructions.

I like to use spiral-shaped pasta, but feel free to use any shape you prefer.

Drain the pasta and stir through your chilli. Put the lot into an ovenproof dish, and top with a mixture of Mozzarella and Cheddar.

Sprinkle some paprika on top and cover with a lid or foil until it's fully heated.

Remove the cover in the last 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve with a side salad and enjoy.

More leftover chilli recipes you might like:

Quesadillas are easy and delicious. 

Or, if you're looking to whip up a quick chilli, Nigella's Quick Chilli con Carne recipe is excellent.

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Author: Jan Bennett

Chilli Pasta Bake

Two comfort foods together - pasta and chilli in this easy cheesy chilli pasta bake.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F or Gas 6

• cooked (in salted water) and drained pasta spirals
• cooked leftover Chilli con Carne
• Mozzarella - grated
• Cheddar cheese - grated
• a sprinkling of paprika

Instructions

1. While you're reheating your leftover chilli, cook some pasta in salted water as per packet instructions. I like the spiral-shaped pasta, but you can use whatever shape you fancy.
2. Then drain the pasta and stir through your chilli. Put the lot into an ovenproof dish, and top with a mixture of cheeses such as mozzarella and cheddar.
3. Sprinkle some paprika on top, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for around 30 minutes.
4. Remove the foil and pop it back into the oven for a further 10 minutes or so until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
5. Serve with a side salad and enjoy.

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