Cheeseburger Pasta Seasoning
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Here’s a fusion of two all-time favourite comfort foods—cheeseburgers and pasta! Think juicy ground beef and comforting noodles in an irresistible cheesy sauce. Check out our Sauces & Condiments and top it off with your favourite burger fixings. Serve with a side salad—you'll have plenty of time to prep your greens while this one-dish dinner simmers on the stovetop.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
1 pkgCheeseburger Pasta Seasoning (Pack of 3)
2 cups hot water
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
2 tbsp ketchup
2 cups uncooked fusilli or bite-size pasta
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1⁄3 cup milk, your choice
Topping (optional): diced tomato, shredded lettuce, pickles
Preparation
Whisk seasoning with hot water. Set aside.
In Sauté Pan, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, using Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks. Drain excess liquid. Stir in ketchup to coat meat.
Add in reserved seasoning mixture and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15–17 min, or until pasta is tender.
Stir in cheese and milk. Continue to simmer; stir until cheese melts and sauce is well combined. Add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 17 g (Saturated 8 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 30 g.
Tips
For a vegan dish, use dairy-free cheese, oat milk, and ground round.
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Revamp your lasagna game with a microwave rethink! Say goodbye to long bake times and hello to speed ‘n ease. This recipe delivers the gooey comfort of a cheeseburger, sandwiched between layers of noodles. Pro tip: layer in 3 cups of baby spinach between the sauce and noodle layers—leafy greens are a great source of vitamin C and potassium!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) unsalted crushed tomatoes
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
1 1⁄2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
1 pkgCheeseburger Pasta Seasoning (Pack of 3)orPhilly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1⁄3 cup water
8 oven-ready lasagna noodles
Preparation
Place tomatoes, beef, 3⁄4 cup cheese, seasoning, and water in a large bowl; mix to combine. Spoon 1⁄2 cup into bottom of Square or Multipurpose Steamer.
Break noodles in half crosswise. Lay four pieces in steamer; top with 1 cup beefy sauce. Repeat three more times, until noodles and sauce are all used (the top layer should be sauce).
Cover and microwave on high 18–20 min. Carefully remove steamer, uncover, and sprinkle with remaining 3⁄4 cup cheese. Cover and let rest 3–5 min.
Use a silicone knife or spatula to cut and serve. Avoid using metal knives in the Steamer.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 18 g (Saturated 8 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 29 g.
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Skip the boring burger bun and indulge your cravings with this crunchy twist—no messy patty-making required! Lettuce is low in calories and packed with vitamin K for strong bones, vitamin A for radiant skin and healthy eyes, and fibre for a happy gut. Complete the meal by drizzling with any of these delish Sauces & Condiments.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1⁄2 cup cooked rice.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
1 pkgCheeseburger Pasta Seasoning (Pack of 3)orPhilly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tomato
1⁄4 red onion
16 lettuce leaves, about 1 small head
Toppings (optional): sliced pickles, mustard, Big Burger Sauce
Preparation
Add beef and seasoning to Saute Pan; cook over medium-high heat 4–6 min, or until browned. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks.
Stir in cheese and ketchup; cook until cheese melts, about 1 min.
Dice tomato and thinly slice onion.
To assemble, make eight sets of two stacked lettuce leaves. Divide filling between stacks and top with tomato, onion, and additional toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 21 g (Saturated 10 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 31 g.
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This playful twist on Brazilian fish stew (Moqueca) puts frozen and canned foods to good use. Please use frozen fish—it’s less expensive than fresh and melds better into the silky, tomato-coconut milk base. With kid-friendly flavours, this recipe is an easy way to introduce more fish at mealtime. FYI: fish is packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and promote heart health.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1⁄2 cup cooked rice.
Ingredients
3 bell peppers
2 tbsp olive oil
1 pkgCheeseburger Pasta Seasoning (Pack of 3)orChicken Fried Rice Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) light coconut milk
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) unsalted crushed tomatoes
1 lb (450 g) frozen white fish filets, like snapper or basa, thawed
1 cup frozen peas
Toppings (optional): cilantro; fresh, squeezed lime juice
Preparation
Chop bell peppers. Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat; add peppers. Stir occasionally, 3–4 min, or until peppers are starting to soften.
Stir in seasoning, coconut milk, and crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring mixture to a simmer.
Meanwhile, cut fish filets into 2" pieces. Add fish to pan; cover and simmer 8–10 min, or until fish is opaque and cooked through. Stir in peas for the last 2 min of cooking.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 350, Fat 16 g (Saturated 7 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g (Fibre 7 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 29 g.
Tips
While stew simmers, use Multipurpose Steamer to make rice in the microwave. Combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Top with tray and microwave, uncovered, on high 16–18 min, or until tender.
Take this recipe to the next level by adding in jumbo shrimp and chilies for a spicy, seafood stew!
