Pasta with Meat Patty and Cucumber
A juicy pan-fried meat patty sliced over macaroni, with cool cucumber slices for a fresh, simple weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 8 oz macaroni until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, mix the 0.5 lb ground beef with 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper and 1 tsp garlic powder; shape into 2 patties.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the patties 4-5 minutes per side, until browned outside and cooked through, about 160F inside.
Step 4
While the patties rest, slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
Step 5
Toss the drained pasta with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a splash of pasta water until glossy.
Step 6
Slice the rested patties and arrange over the pasta with the cucumber slices on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet
- colander
- mixing bowl
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