Ingredients
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12 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, rotini or fusilli
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 large onion, diced
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2 medium poblano peppers and/or green bell peppers
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1 medium stalk celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 cup low-sodium beef broth
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1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans or chili beans, rinsed
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½ cup sour cream
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¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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Sliced scallions and/or pickled jalapeños for garnish
Directions
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Cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add beef, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes with their juice and broth; bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add beans and the pasta, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in sour cream. Serve topped with Cheddar and scallions and/or pickled jalapeños, if desired.
