Leftover hamburgers are the stars of this shortcut version of an Italian-American classic.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
- 2 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled
- One 28-ounce can crushed or pureed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 large, fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, tomatoes and butter, if using. Bring to a boil. Season with the salt and pepper. Stir in the basil leaves. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss well to coat. Divide among deep bowls to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 204 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 436 mg |
Reviews
This is super easy and fresh, love it!
Good
Fantastic and so easy! I added a can of tomatoe sauce. I didn’t have basil so I used Italian seasoning and garlic. My onions were also already in the burgers so I put the garlic in the oil first.