Cheesy Chili Fusilli

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 1 cup (half a 21-oz. can) drained seasoned pinto beans, such as Bush's Texas Ranchero
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 6 ounces fusilli, cooked (1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water reserved)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups grated cheddar
• 4 scallions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In cast-iron skillet, cook beef over medium-high, breaking up with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes. Stir in next 3 ingredients; season. In saucepan, whisk pasta water and flour; bring to boil. Add pasta and cheese; stir over medium, 3 minutes. Season. Top with chili and scallions.