"In Cincinnati chili parlors, chili is often served over spaghetti. This totable recipe has the consistency of a casserole, and with ziti (thick tube shapes) or gemelli (short twists), its easily spooned up from the potluck table...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 cups chopped onions
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1 26 ounce jar garlic pasta sauce
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1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup water
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate pieces
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 pound dried cut ziti or gemelli
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Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)