BBQ Chili Pasta

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Description

A hearty, spicy pasta dish loaded with BBQ-flavored ground beef or sausage and beans. Comforting, bold, and packed with smoky chili goodness.

Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces ground turkey
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Directions
  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotelle pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until onion for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until no pink remains, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chopped green bell pepper, corn, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, tomato sauce, and BBQ sauce. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine the turkey mixture with the pasta. Serve immediately.