Orechiette alla Cheeseburger

Cook the burgers

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until very hot
2. Add patties and press flat with a spatula or burger press
3. Cook until well browned on both sides then break up into small pieces
4. Remove from the pan and set aside to mix through later

Cook pasta

1. Cook the orecchiette until almost al dente, around 2 minutes shy of the packet instructions
2. Drain and reserve a little pasta water

Build the sauce

1. Heat another drizzle of oil in the burger pan
2. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until soft
3. Stir through tomato paste, ketchup and American mustard
4. Pour in the stock and broken up burger patties and bring to a simmer

Add the pasta

1. Stir in the cooked pasta and continue to cook for the final 2 minutes until al dente
2. Remove from the heat and stir through the burger cheese and pickles
3. The sauce should be nicely clinging to the pasta
4. Taste and season with salt and pepper

Serve

1. Spoon into bowls
2. Top with more chopped pickles and plenty of crispy onions