Cheeseburger Tetrazzini

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Pasta: 200g

• Ground beef: 300g

• Cheese (such as cheddar or American cheese): 150g

• Tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Onion: 1 (chopped)

• Garlic: 2 cloves (chopped)

• Milk: 1 cup

• Flour: 2 tablespoons

• Butter: 30g

• Salt: to taste

• Black pepper: to taste

• Cilantro: chopped, for garnish

Cheeseburger Tetrazzini is an innovative dish that combines the classic American cheeseburger with pasta. This dish features cooked pasta mixed with ground beef, a rich cheese sauce, and various spices, delivering layered textures and flavors. It is not only delicious but also satisfies people's dual love for burgers and pasta.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Beef Sauce: Heat butter in a pan and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato sauce and mix well.

3. Make the Cheese Sauce: In another pan, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir until golden brown. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until fully melted, forming a creamy cheese sauce.

4. Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked pasta, beef sauce, and cheese sauce together. Stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Bake: Pour the mixed ingredients into a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

6. Garnish: Remove the baked Cheeseburger Tetrazzini from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro for garnish, and serve.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• When cooking pasta, add a pinch of salt and olive oil to the water to make the pasta more elastic.

• When making the cheese sauce, pay attention to the heat to avoid burning the cheese.

• The baking time can be adjusted according to personal preference. For a crispier texture, slightly extend the baking time.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Cheeseburger Tetrazzini is not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced. The ground beef is rich in protein and iron, contributing to increased energy and immunity. The cheese is high in calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health. The pasta serves as a good source of carbohydrates, providing sustained energy. This dish is suitable as a main course for family dinners or gatherings, satisfying the taste preferences of different people.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Protein: High (from beef and cheese)

• Carbohydrates: Moderate (from pasta)

• Fat: Adequate (from cheese and butter)

• Minerals: Rich in calcium, iron, etc.

• Vitamins: Contains vitamin D (from cheese)