Chili Spaghetti

So, it is technically or "calendarically" Spring, but today we have a sheet of snow and it is cold. That made me want to eat something comforting and hot. I couldn't decide between spaghetti or chili, so I decided to kind-of combine them together! ;-)
I know you are thinking.....Skyline Chili. Well, maybe a bit so. But, I am sure some of my ingredients are different and will definitely taste different than processed Skyline Chili. And then you think, of course it is different......you are some kind of flexitarian. ;-)

Ingredients:

• meatless meatballs - 1 package 
• wheat spaghetti ( I used half a box for 4-5 servings)
• marinara sauce - 1 cup or more
• taco sauce - 1 cup (plus a dash for topping)
• green bell pepper - chopped & sauteed
• green chiles - 1 can
• pimentos - 2 little jars
• pinto beans - 1 can ( rinsed)
• garlic clove - 1
• avocado oil AO + garlic oil GO - for sauteeing
• cooking spray
• black pepper - 2 tsp 
• oregano - 1 tbsp (or more)
• cilantro - 1-2 tsp
• minced onion - 1 dried jar or 1 cup fresh
• coriander - 1/2-1 tsp
• cumin - 1 tsp
• chili powder - 2-3 tsp
• Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onion, taco sauce

Cook frozen meatless balls with some AO & GO, then chop. Add green pepper to pan and saute on medium heat for a few-ish minutes, then add meatless balls. Add green chilies, pimentos, pinto beans & stir. Add clove, pepper, oregano, cilantro, coriander, cumin & chili powder. Mix well and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
In a pot, add marinara and taco sauce. Stir. Add meatless ball mix. Stir & simmer into chili.
Break pasta in 3 parts and add to boiling water. Add GO and cook according to instructions (5ish minutes).
YOUR choice. Just add to chili pot. Or...... Put pasta in bowl, then add chili mix, then add toppings: cheese, sour cream, green onion.


This was so good! And I got a bit of both (spaghetti & chili) in my tummy!

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