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Cheeseburger Pasta Bowls

Cheeseburger Pasta Bowls

Cheesy, beefy and packed with flavour.

BeefHigh ProteinAmericanHobFamily Friendly
4
Serves
10m
Prep
20m
Cook
433
Kcal
37g
Protein
46g
Carbs
11g
Fat
£1.47
Per portion

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Add to the shop 7 items · approx £5.88

  • Beef mince (5% fat)500 g
  • Dried pasta240 g
  • Passata300 g
  • Reduced-fat cheddar100 g
  • Lettuce120 g
  • Gherkins80 g
  • Red onion1

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  • Light mayonnaise2 tbsp
  • Tomato ketchup2 tbsp
  • Yellow mustard2 tsp
  • Garlic powder2 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper½ tsp

Kit you'll needHob · Saucepan · Non-stick pan

Method

  1. Boil the pasta until tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Finely dice the red onion and cook with the beef mince until browned.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper and passata, then simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta and half the cheddar, stirring until glossy.
  5. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard into a quick burger sauce.
  6. Spoon into bowls and top with shredded lettuce and sliced gherkins.
  7. Finish with the remaining cheddar and a drizzle of burger sauce.
Tip: Make the burger sauce first and chill it while the pasta cooks, it thickens as it sits.