Cheeseburger Cavatelli Bowl
5 minutes
10 minutes
Serves 4

Cheeseburger Cavatelli Bowl


All the flavours of a classic cheeseburger come together in this fun, family-friendly bowl. Seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and cheddar are tossed with cavatelli and pickle juice, then topped with crisp lettuce, red onion, pickles and a creamy burger sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this is a playful pasta-night twist that’s sure to satisfy.
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (450 g) Italpasta Artisan Cavatelli
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 lb (500g) lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) yellow mustard
  • 1 cup (250 mL) fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) pickle juice
  • 3 cups (750 mL) lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Cook Italpasta Artisan Cavatelli according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup (75 mL) cooking liquid; drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, salt and pepper for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and discard.
  • Stir mayonnaise with ketchup and mustard until combined to make burger sauce; set aside.
  • Toss cooked cavatelli and reserved cooking liquid with cooked beef, tomatoes, cheese and pickle juice.
  • Divide pasta mixture evenly among serving bowls. Top with lettuce, pickles and red onion. Drizzle with burger sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Tips

Switch up this cheeseburger-inspired bowl with your favourite burger toppings, such as sliced jalapeños, chopped bacon, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms or crispy fried onions.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 940kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 48gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1460mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g