The Ultimate Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

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This cheeseburger pasta combines juicy minced beef (ground beef) with pasta shells in a creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy sauce. I love to finish it off with a little yellow mustard and chopped gherkins for a proper cheeseburger feel! Seriously comforting bowl food at its best! Free printable recipe is available on our site: https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/cheeseburger-pasta/ Ingredients: 300 g (10½oz) pasta bows (Farfalle) 1 tablespoon oil (avocado/rapeseed/olive oil) 1 onion peeled and finely chopped 500 g (1lb 2oz) minced (ground) beef - I use lean mince (about 5 or 10% fat) in this recipe as there's quite a lot of fat in the cream and cheese ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder/granules - or use garlic salt, but leave out the regular salt 2 tablespoons tomato purée (paste in USA) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 360 ml (1½ cups) beef stock 120 ml (½ cup) double (heavy) cream 3 tablespoons finely chopped pickled gherkins 100 g (1 packed cup) mixed grated (shredded) cheese (I use Cheddar and red Leicester) Extra Cheesy topping (optional) 100 g (1 packed cup) mixed grated (shredded) cheese (I use Cheddar and red Leicester) To Serve 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled gherkins Instructions 1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water, as per the pack instructions (usually 10-12 minutes), then drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water. 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened. 3. Turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the minced beef, salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often and breaking up any chunks as you go, until the beef is browned. 4. Add the Italian herb mix, paprika, garlic powder, tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce. Stir together and cook for a further minute. 5. Add the stock, stir together and bring to a gently boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. 6. By now the pasta should be ready. Add the pasta to the pan with the minced beef. Add the cream, chopped gherkins and cheese and stir together, heating through until the cheese has melted. 7. If you want the pasta to be more sauce, add in splashes of the reserved pasta water until it's to your liking. 8. If you want a cheesy topping, add more grated cheese on top, place a lid (or some foil) on the pan and cook for a further minute until the cheese melts. (See Notes) 9. Remove the lid, and top with extra chopped gherkins, then serve. Notes Tip: If you want to crisp up the cheese, place the pan under the grill (broiler) for 4-5 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Make sure your pan is suitable for using under the grill. #CookingShow #Recipe #pasta