Sweet Potato Chili Pasta

Name: Sweet Potato Chili Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 cups tomato sauce; 1 can (14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (do not drain)); 1 can (6 ounce) tomato paste; 1 green pepper (diced); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2-3 tablespoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon white sugar; 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced); 2½ cups water; 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)

Jump to Recipe

by Gayle on Nov 21, 2016 (updated Aug 13, 2024) 44 comments »

This Sweet Potato Chili Pasta is a one pot dish that’s packed with the warm and comforting flavors of the season. Hearty, thick, and filled with sweet potatoes, beef, black beans, and pasta, you’ll love this easy meal!

The weather is getting colder, the days are getting longer, and the holidays are just about here.

Who’s excited? I know I am!

I will admit that I’ve been listening to Christmas music during the day while in the kitchen, or in my office doing blog work. It just puts me in a feel-good mood for the day, no matter what seems to be going on.

In my area, there is a radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7, starting around mid-November and going through the end of Christmas. It’s the first station that I tune into when I get into my car, and I love the cheerful songs that come on.

However, I’ve noticed that they play the same 30 or so songs over and over and OVER, even though there’s about eleventy billion Christmas songs out there! This frustrates me every year (along with ABC Family’s (now Freeform’s) choice of Christmas movies on TV that are all of about 10 movies on repeat, yet I still watch…). Oh well, maybe next year they’ll get the hint!

Now that I’m in holiday mode, I’m thinking of some easy, yet seasonal dishes that I can make for dinner. Whether it be for the hubster and I, or for entertaining some holiday guests, I’ve got dinner on the brain.

And what’s better on a cold night than a big ‘ole bowl of chili! Am I right? Chili just screams comfort food to me and is perfect to enjoy on a crisp night. And since you all loved my Slow Cooker Hearty No-Bean Chili (it’s one of the top five most popular recipes on Pumpkin ‘N Spice), I thought I would put a new twist on a comfort food classic.

And if one pot (and easy) meals are the name of your game, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m all about the simple dishes here on Pumpkin ‘N Spice, but when it comes to the holidays, you can be sure that easy recipes are happening all the time.

That’s why this Sweet Potato Chili Pasta is a perfect, comfort dish for the season. Filled with hearty ingredients, like sweet potatoes, ground beef, and pasta, this dish comes together in just one pot and can be ready in less than an hour. Flavorful, with just a hint of spice and filled with deliciousness, this chili pasta is just begging to made.

And like most of my recipes, this Sweet Potato Chili Pasta is simple to make. After all, it’s a one pot dish that is sure to impress!

You’ll start out by browning the ground beef and onions until the beef is no longer pink. After you drain, return to the pot and add in the sweet potatoes, diced green pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and the rest of the ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then let simmer for about 20 minutes. Then, add in the pasta and return to a simmer until the pasta is fully incorporated.

In less than 45 minutes, this Sweet Potato Chili Pasta is ready to be devoured. It’s perfect to serve on those busy weeknights, or for when you’re entertaining your holiday guests.

So grab those ingredients to whip up this easy, one pot comfort dish today!