Hamburger Pasta Bake

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Hamburger Pasta Bake

Yield 4

Author Lucy Tweed

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

1 Hour

As delicious as it sounds disgusting

Ingredients

• 1 whole white onion, finely chopped
• 500g beef mince
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon American mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 300g small short pasta (e.g., macaroni)
• 700g passata sauce
• 1 cup water

Bechamel

• 2-3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tablespoons flour
• 5-700ml milk
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheese (tasty and mozzarella blend)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

• American cheese slices
• Lettuce cups (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped onion, beef mince, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, American mustard, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced).
3. Heat a large ovenproof roasting pan with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the beef mixture to the pan, shaping it into one giant meat patty, resembling a giant burger. Cook for at least 10 minutes until one side is golden and caramelized.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2-3 tablespoons of butter. Add an equal amount of flour and stir until it turns golden brown. Gradually add one cup of milk at a time, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue until you have a smooth, thickened sauce. Stir in the grated cheese until it's fully melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set the cheesy béchamel sauce aside.
5. Once the burger patty is caramelized on one side, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Do not clean the pan.
6. Add the short pasta (e.g., macaroni) to the pan with the remaining juices and flavors. Stir to combine.
7. Pour in the pasta sauce and add one cup of water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Place the lid on the pan and transfer it to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
8. After 20 minutes, check the pasta for doneness. It should be just al dente. Remove the pan from the oven.
9. Pour the cheesy béchamel sauce over the pasta and mix it in. Break the burger patty into chunks and arrange it on top of the pasta.
10. Place American cheese slices over the burger chunks and return the pan to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden.
11. To serve, spoon the cheesy beef and pasta mixture into lettuce cups for a low-carb option.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1047

Fat

57 g

Sat. Fat

26 g

Carbs

84 g

Fiber

7 g

Net carbs

78 g

Sugar

17 g

Protein

50 g

Sodium

1231 mg

Cholesterol

169 mg

This information is a guide only, and can vary due to a number of factors including precision of measurements, brands, ingredient freshness, or the source of nutrition data.

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