• 1 x Pot of JD Seasonings Burger Blend
• 500g x Lean mince beef (less than 5% fat)
• 2 x Large tomatoes, chopped
• 50g Pickled gherkins, chopped
• 120g Reduced fat cheddar, rated
• 750ml Chicken or beef stock
• 1 x Onion, diced
• 2 x Garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 x Tbsp tomato puree
• ½ x Tbsp American-style mustard
• 3 x Unsmoked bacon rashers, diced
• 300g Rigatoni
• ½ x Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Low calorie cooking spray
• Fresh parsley (optional, to serve)

STEP 1:
In low calorie cooking spray, fry the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.

STEP 2:
Add the bacon and cook for a further 5 minutes.

STEP 3:
Next, add in the minced beef and cook for another 12 minutes.

STEP 4:
Pour in our Burger Blend and mix until well coated.

STEP 5:
Add the tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce and mustard and mix well.

STEP 6:
Add the tomatoes and combine again, followed by the uncooked pasta. Stir until everything is well mixed.

STEP 7:
Pour over the stock until the pasta is covered (adjust accordingly) and cook for around 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced and pasta is cooked.

STEP 8:
Turn to a low heat and stir in the reduced fat cheddar until creamy.

STEP 9:
Add the chopped gherkins and mix well.

STEP 10:
Transfer to your bowls, sprinkle over some fresh parsley (optional) and serve.

ENJOY!!!