Bacon Cheeseburger Inspired Pasta

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the onion, bacon and beef mince and fry until the onion has started to soften and the mince has browned, 7-9 mins. Use a spoon to break the mince up as it cooks.

c) When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) While everything cooks, grate the cheese.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

a) Add the garlic to the mince and fry until fragrant, 1 min.

b) Stir in the passata, red wine stock paste, Worcester sauce, ketchup, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for amounts).

c) Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

a) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine the dressing.

b) Once the pasta sauce has thickened, stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.

c) When the pasta is cooked, stir it into the sauce.

d) Toss the rocket through the dressing.