Nutritional Information: Calories:408
Fat:13.8g
Protein:24.5g
Carbohydrate:47.4g
Fiber:7.9g
Cholesterol:67mg
Iron:3.7mg
Sodium:765mg
Calcium:237mg


Time To Cook:
Peparation time: 25 minutes
Stove top simmer time: 20 minutes

Servings
Serves 4
Cincinnati Inspired Turkey Chili With Pasta

Ingredients
  • 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 ounces lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups prechopped onion, divided
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate, yes semisweet chocolate.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble.
  3. Add 1 cup onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients (through allspice); cook 1 minute.
  4. Add broth, beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and salt. Serve chili over spaghetti; top with remaining 1/2 cup onion and cheese.
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