Big Mac Pasta by @samsweetandspicetreats

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🥩

500 g

Minced Beef

🧅

1 medium

Onion

🥒

6

Pickles

🧀

50 g

Cheddar Cheese

🍝

300 g

Pasta

🥛

250 ml

Cream

🥒

30 ml

Pickle Water

🍅

30 ml

Tomato Paste

🟡

15 ml

Mustard

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌿

1 g

Oregano

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Chop 1 onion and 6 pickles into small pieces; grate 50 g cheddar cheese if it is not pre-grated.

    onion
    pickles
    cheddar cheese
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🧀grater

  2. Step 2/10

    Cook 300 g pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.

    pasta
    salt

  3. Step 3/10

    Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly, reserving none of the cooking water.

    pasta
    🫗colander

  4. Step 4/10

    Whisk together 250 ml cream, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp mustard, and 2 tbsp pickle brine until smooth.

    cream
    tomato paste
    mustard
    pickle brine
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/10

    Fry 500 g minced beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned.

    minced beef
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Add the chopped onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp dried oregano to the browned beef; cook until the onion softens.

    onion
    salt
    dried oregano
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Pour the cream sauce into the pan and stir in the chopped pickles until evenly combined.

    cream
    tomato paste
    mustard
    pickle brine
    pickles
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss until every piece is coated.

    pasta
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Sprinkle 50 g cheddar cheese over the pasta, cover the pan, and let it melt for 2 to 3 minutes.

    cheddar cheese

  10. Step 10/10

    Serve the Big Mac Pasta immediately while hot and creamy.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Condiments, Dairy, Grains, Herbs and Spices

Ingredients

Minced beef, Onion, Pickles, Cheddar cheese, Pasta, Cream, Pickle water, Tomato paste, Mustard, Salt, Oregano

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Wheat, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-Protein

Calories

790 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fat: 42g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Sodium: 860mg, Potassium: 610mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180µg, Vitamin B12: 2.4µg, Vitamin C: 6mg, Vitamin D: 1.2µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, colander, wooden spoon, grater

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Rich, Meaty, Cheesy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave out longer than 2 hours,Discard after 1 hour if ambient temperature exceeds 32°C / 90°F), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at 4°C / 40°F or below,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight freezer-safe portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Cream sauce texture may change slightly after thawing)