Cheeseburger Pasta
This may seem like a strange combination but trust me, it's good!
It tastes exactly like a cheese burger but less calories and can be more filling when you bulk it out with extra vegetables.
Basically add any burger toppings you like & voilà you're eating your favourite fastfood for a fraction of the calories!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 551
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.1g21%
- Total Carbohydrate 66.9g23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Protein 37.2g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Yields2 ServingsCategoryDinner
200 g lean mince / mince substitute
150 g dried macaroni
200 g chopped tomatoes
30 ml ketchup
30 g low fat cheese - grated
1 large pickled gherkin - chopped
0.50 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
10 ml mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.50 tsp mustard powder
0.50 tsp onion powder
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, ad the macaroni and cook until al dente (approximately 8-12 minutes).
Drain the pasta, saving some of the water and set aside.
2
In a non stick pan, add the mince and brown it off.
Once brown, remove from the pan and set aside.
3
To the same pan, add the garlic and chopped onion. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the onions have softened.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, ketchup and seasoning to a blender and mix until smooth.
5
Now add the mince, sauce and pasta water back to the pan and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and allow to simmer until reduced.
6
Add the rest of the ingredients (except the mustard) to the pot and mix well until fully combined.
7
Plate the pasta mixture and drizzle the mustard on top.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
200 g lean mince / mince substitute
150 g dried macaroni
200 g chopped tomatoes
30 ml ketchup
30 g low fat cheese - grated
1 large pickled gherkin - chopped
0.50 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
10 ml mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.50 tsp mustard powder
0.50 tsp onion powder
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, ad the macaroni and cook until al dente (approximately 8-12 minutes).
Drain the pasta, saving some of the water and set aside.
2
In a non stick pan, add the mince and brown it off.
Once brown, remove from the pan and set aside.
3
To the same pan, add the garlic and chopped onion. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the onions have softened.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, ketchup and seasoning to a blender and mix until smooth.
5
Now add the mince, sauce and pasta water back to the pan and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and allow to simmer until reduced.
6
Add the rest of the ingredients (except the mustard) to the pot and mix well until fully combined.
7
Plate the pasta mixture and drizzle the mustard on top.
Enjoy!