You just gave me a good idea Mama. I always make my chili with beans (an extender to lower sodium since dried beans have less then meat) but I could use a cup of pasta (any small would do) instead of the beans I wouldn't have to worry about the overnight soaking or the 1 - 1 1/2 hr bean boil but just dump a cup of pasta in there and simmer about 15 minutes. Pasta has less sodium then beans plus it takes a whole lot less time. Thanks for the tip.