Double Patty Burger Meat Pasta
Shrimp Quinoa Salad

A satisfying double-patty burger meat pasta paired with a wholesome homemade shrimp quinoa vegetable salad for the ultimate clean eating meal.

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti
• 400 g ground beef
• 1 red onion
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 30 ml milk
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp yellow seasoning powder
• 2 slices yellow cheese
• 30 g butter
• 200 ml bolognese sauce
• 100 g quinoa
• 150 g shrimp
• 50 g purple cabbage
• 50 g cherry tomatoes
• 50 g corn
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 30 ml salad dressing
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1Dice the Red Onion

   

   Place the red onion on a checkered cutting board and carefully chop it into small, uniform pieces to prepare for the meat mixture.

   Tip: Keep your fingers tucked and use a sharp knife for clean, even dices.
2. 2Heat the Frying Pan

   

   Place a black frying pan on the stovetop and heat it up with a light coating of cooking spray to prepare for cooking the onions.

   Tip: Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent any sticking.
3. 3Combine Burger Ingredients

   

   Add ground beef, cooked red onions, an egg, breadcrumbs, milk, black pepper, and yellow seasoning powder into a large glass bowl.

   Tip: Adding breadcrumbs and milk helps keep the patties moist and tender.
4. 4Knead and Shape the Patties

   

   Thoroughly knead the meat mixture using gloved hands until well combined, then shape it into round hamburger patties placed on parchment paper.

   Tip: Kneading well helps bind the ingredients together so the patties wont fall apart during cooking.
5. 5Prepare Boiling Water

   

   Pour olive oil and sea salt into a pot of vigorously boiling water to season and prepare it for cooking the pasta.

   Tip: Adding oil and salt to the water ensures the pasta is flavorful and prevents sticking.
6. 6Cook the Spaghetti

   

   Add spaghetti noodles into the pot of boiling water, spreading them out and stirring gently to submerge them evenly as they soften.

   Tip: Stir the noodles gently right after adding them to ensure they dont clump together.
7. 7Pan-fry the burger patties

   

   Place the prepared hamburger meat patties into a heated skillet with a little oil. Pan-fry them over medium heat until the bottoms are nicely browned and seared.

   Tip: Ensure the pan is hot before adding the patties to get a nice crust.
8. 8Simmer the Patties

   

   Pour a small amount of water into the skillet around the browned hamburger patties, then cover with a lid to steam and cook them through completely.

   Tip: Adding water and covering creates steam, which helps cook thick patties evenly without burning the outside.
9. 9Add Butter and Sauce Ingredients

   

   Add a block of butter and sauce ingredients directly into the pan alongside the hamburger patties to build rich flavors.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium so the butter melts smoothly into the sauce without burning.
10. 10Baste the Hamburger Patties

    

    Spoon and baste the simmering brown sauce over the hamburger patties so they absorb the rich flavors while cooking.

    Tip: Basting frequently ensures the burger patties stay juicy and deeply flavorful.
11. 11Transfer the Cooked Spaghetti

    

    Use tongs to lift and transfer the cooked spaghetti directly from the boiling pot into a large skillet.

    Tip: Transferring the pasta directly helps carry over some cooking water to help bind the sauce.
12. 12Pour Bolognese Sauce

    

    Pour a generous amount of classic bolognese sauce directly over the bed of spaghetti in the skillet.

    Tip: Pour the sauce into the center to distribute it evenly across the noodles.
13. 13Toss Pasta and Sauce

    

    Thoroughly toss and mix the spaghetti and sauce together in the skillet until every strand is evenly coated.

    Tip: Toss continuously over low heat so the sauce clings perfectly to the pasta.
14. 14Plate the Spaghetti

    

    Neatly arrange and plate the tossed spaghetti into a stylish black serving bowl.

    Tip: Twirl the pasta using chopsticks or tongs to create a clean, appetizing presentation.
15. 15Add a slice of cheese

    

    Place a slice of yellow cheese directly on top of the hot cooked pasta coated in rich sauce. The residual heat will help the cheese begin to melt into the noodles.

    Tip: Make sure the pasta is hot so the cheese melts quickly underneath the patties.
16. 16Stack double hamburger patties

    

    Using chopsticks or a spatula, carefully stack double glazed hamburger meat patties directly on top of the cheese and pasta layer.

    Tip: Stack them steadily in the center to keep the presentation high and balanced.
17. 17Top with an egg yolk nest

    

    Place a delicate egg yolk nestled within grated white toppings right on top of the stacked hamburger patties.

    Tip: Handle the yolk carefully to keep it intact for a dramatic presentation when cut.
18. 18Dress the Shrimp Quinoa Salad

    

    Pour your preferred salad dressing evenly over the bowl containing mixed shrimp, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and corn salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly while ensuring the shrimp and vegetables are well coated.

    Tip: Toss the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.

Storage & Reheating

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