Chili with Ziti

Ingredients

• 15 ounce kidney beans drained canned
• 8 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 2 tablespoons chili powder 
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
• 1  onion finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried crushed
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup water 
• 16 ounces ziti pasta dry

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. In a medium pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain fat.
2. Pour in tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano and cinnamon; mix thoroughly.
3. Pour in kidney beans and water; stir well. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
4. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5. Pour in the ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
6. Serve the chili over the ziti and top with cheddar cheese.