One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper; mix to combine.
  2. 2Spray a frying pan over medium-high heat with spray oil, then add ground beef and onion and cook until browned.
  3. 3Add the mixed spices, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and sukrin; mix to coat.
  4. 4Stir in the penne pasta.
  5. 5Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, and allow to bubble for approximately 12-14 minutes until the pasta is cooked (add more stock from the additional cup if needed).
  6. 6Add chopped pickles and cheddar, then stir until the sauce is velvety and coats everything in the pan.
  7. 7Sprinkle with fresh chopped Italian parsley and the reserved cheddar.
  8. 8Enjoy with a side salad and burger sauce.

Ingredients

  • 455 g extra lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
  • pinch salt and black pepper
  • 0.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbs sukrin gold (or another sweetener of choice)
  • 300 g uncooked penne pasta (or other pasta of choice)
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup additional cup of chicken stock
  • 2 tbs chopped pickles
  • 120 g cheddar (reserve a little for sprinkling on top once cooked)
  • fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • Spray oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use fresh chopped tomatoes for a better taste compared to canned ones.
  • Ensure the liquid is bubbling enough for the pasta to cook and for the liquid to evaporate into a sauce.
  • Add more stock from the additional cup if needed during pasta cooking.
  • If you prefer a more orange/yellow color, swap cheddar for Red Leicester cheese.
  • Pickles are essential for authentic cheeseburger flavor, but can be omitted if you dislike them.
  • This dish is best eaten on the day of making, but ingredients are fine to freeze.