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Italian Chili ~

Chili and pasta together in one delicious dinner!

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This is the kind of meal I want to cozy up with and eat on cool and rainy days. It’s hearty and comforting and fills my kitchen with the exhilarating aroma of garlic and Italian seasonings. No side dish needed; this is a meal unto itself.

You’re going to love this Italian-style chili!

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Ingredients, Tips, & Substitutions

  • olive oil
  • yellow onion
  • celery –Adds a nice touch, in my opinion, but could be omitted if you’re not a fan.
  • garlic –I’m pretty sure it’s against some law to include ‘Italian’ in the name of a recipe and not include garlic.
  • ground black pepper
  • vegetable broth –Vegan beef-style broth will also work. Better Than Bouillon’s diced tomatoes
  • tomato paste
  • dried thyme
  • dried basil
  • dried oregano
  • dried parsley –This is a rare occasion where I’m recommending dried vs. fresh parsley. The reason is simply due to the extended period of time it spends simmering in the chili.
  • vegan ground beef –My current favorites for this recipe are Impossible and Beyond Meat brands.
  • cannellini beans –Or other white beans such as Great Northern or navy beans.
  • ditalini pasta – Any small pasta shape, really.

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How To Make Italian Chili

Cook the aromatics. Into a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and black pepper, then continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

Add liquid, tomatoes, and Italian seasonings. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano, and parsley.

Cover and simmer. Bring just to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Cook the vegan ground beef and pasta. While the chili is simmering, cook the vegan ground beef according to package directions and set aside. Also, cook the pasta according to package directions and set it aside.

Add remaining ingredients and serve. When the 1 hour simmer time is up, stir in the cooked vegan ground beef, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta. Continue simmering for 10 minutes to heat through then serve.

Enjoy!

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Italian Chili

This Italian Chili recipe is hearty, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients and Italian seasonings.

5 from 11 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: dairy free, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 707kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 14 ounces vegan ground beef
  • 14 ounces cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta

Instructions

  • Into a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and black pepper, then continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

  • Add the vegetable broth,diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano, and parsley.

  • Bring just to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

  • While the chili is simmering, cook the vegan ground beef according to package directions and set aside. Also, cook the pasta according to package directions and set it aside.

  • When the 1 hour simmer time is up, stir in the cooked vegan ground beef, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta. Continue simmering for 10 minutes to heat through then serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1576mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 12mg

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  1. prinzessbtrfly

    is there a way to do this in the crock pot???

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  2. Holly

    Great idea – I don't see why it wouldn't work on Low. Definitely still wait until the last 15 min. or so to add the pasta though so it doesn't turn to mush during the day. 🙂

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  3. prinzessbtrfly

    ok, i figured that. Thanks so much. 🙂 it's just getting cold in MO and i recently got the insane craving for chili. 😀 do you think i just boil my noodles first and then dump them in or do it a different way….

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  4. Christy

    Thank you so much for this recipe. We made this for Christmas Eve and it was perfect. Definitely double recipe so there are leftovers. One pot served 8 of us a generous amount. Sharing this with everyone.

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  5. Kayla DiMaggio

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    Totally digging this Italian Chili. Such an easy recipe to make during the school year!

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    • thiswifecooks

      Yay! We love it, too! Thanks, Kayla!

  6. Stef

    This looks Incredible! Like the idea of Italian Seasonings!

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  7. Chrissaysnature

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    This Italian chili is the ultimate comfort food! I tried many chili recipes, but this one seems to be just so special. Thanks for the recipe.

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  8. Lucy

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    This is such a hearty comforting meal packed full of nutritious ingredients. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Anaiah

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    Loving this vegan Italian chili! It’s the ultimate comfort food and packed with flavor. I’m sure we’ll be making it more often as it starts to get cooler.

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  10. Joshua

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    Wow! This was a super comforting bowl of chili! It’s my new go to recipe when I miss meat. The texture is spot on and this dish is full of flavor!

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  11. Julia

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    We loved this recipe. It turned out so well thanks to your instructions. It was flavourful and just plain delicious. We’ll be eating this again and again I think. Thank you.

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Italian Chili ~ Vegan Recipe with VIDEO ~ This Wife Cooks (2024)

FAQs

Is Loma Linda chili vegan? ›

Loma Linda Chili is made with pinto beans, packed with sustainable plant-based protein, combined to bring you a zesty and memorable flavor! This 100% meatless and delicious traditional chili alternative is ideal for your next meal or as a statement dish at your next gathering.

What is vegan chili made of? ›

This Vegan Chili is a moderately-spiced, tomato-y stew loaded with chunks of celery, onion, green bell pepper, and carrot. Spices like ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and cayenne pepper add some body to the chili, while kidney beans and pinto beans give a hearty and creamy texture.

Is Trader Joe's vegetarian chili vegan? ›

I think this may be the third iteration of Trader Joe's vegetarian (really vegan) chili. — at one point, they swapped out the soy for sunflower protein, and now peas are having their day in the sun. So, if you have allergies or sensitivities to peas, proceed with caution.

Is Campbell's veggie chili vegan? ›

This chili is deliciously crafted with black beans, whole grains and plant based meat crumbles for powerful flavor. Each bowl of this vegan chili contains 12 grams of protein, is packed with 30 percent of your daily veggies, and is a good source of fiber.

How do you thicken vegan chili? ›

Stir in some finely ground cornmeal or masa harina.

Start by stirring 1 to 2 tablespoons into your chili, allow the stew to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more, and it should thicken up a bit. Masa harina (an instantly binding corn flour) also works beautifully to absorb liquid.

What can I replace meat with in chili? ›

Here are just a few ideas.....
  • An extra can of beans (pinto, kidney, or black)
  • Seitan.
  • Bulgur.
  • Portobella Mushrooms.
  • My Cauliflower Taco Crumbles.
  • Butler Soy Curls.
  • Any of the new burger crumble products in the store.
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What is the secret to making good chili? ›

Only Add Flavorful Liquids

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

Is the Mexican rice at chili's vegan? ›

On the Tex-Mex side, the corn and flour tortillas, Mexican rice, black beans, grilled avocado, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo are vegan as well.

Is Pacific plant based chili vegan? ›

Immerse your taste buds into something truly unique with Pacific Foods® Organic White Bean Verde Chili. This vegan chili features white beans, chickpeas and farro. Roasted poblano peppers, tomatillos and a hint of lime round out the flavor for a bright, zesty twist on classic chili.

Is chili paste vegan? ›

Basically this sauce is made from vegetables such as chili or garlic. It is my favourite spice so it's hard to give up. Generally yes, chilli sauces are vegan.

Does Hormel make a vegan chili? ›

Healthy delicious veggie meal

Since going low fat plant based 10 years ago I was looking for a convenient plant based product to add to my weekly menu. Hormel Vegetarian and now Plant Based Chili is perfect. I love everything about Hormel veggie chili, good flavor, delicious and convenient.

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