Cheesy Chili Fusilli

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 c (half a 21 oz can) drained seasoned pinto beans, such as Bush's Texas Ranchero
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1-1/2 tsp hot sauce
• 6 oz fusilli, cooked (1-1/2 c cooking water reserved)
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 c grated cheddar cheese
• 4 scallions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a cast-iron skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes.

Stir in next 3 ingredients; season.

In a saucepan, whisk pasta water and flour; bring to a boil.

Add pasta and cheese; stir over medium heat 3 minutes. Season.

Top with chili and scallions.

From Everyday with Rachael Ray, April 2015