Double Basil Burger

Sometimes the only thing better than basil is more basil. This recipe takes pesto flavor to the next level by combining it with our Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil. Adding the pesto to the burgers results in a juicy and tasty bite that will prevent those lean ground beef burgers from being dry. This recipe would also work great with ground turkey in place of beef. A little finishing drizzle of Pastamore Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar would provide some nice acid to a rich dish.

Ingredients:

1 lb - ground beef, 93/7

1/4 cup - pesto (Pastamore recipe or store bought)

1-1.5 cups - baby spinach

1 Tbsp - Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil

2 oz - mozzarella cheese

1 - tomato

1/2 tsp - salt

1/4 tsp - black pepper

As needed - slider buns

Directions:

1. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Add ground beef to mixing bowl along with pesto, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Form into 4-6 even patties. Place on grill. Cook to desired temperature, turning once during the cooking process. Melt mozzarella cheese on burgers when they are nearly cooked.

3. Combine spinach and Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil into a small bowl. Mix until evenly covered. Rinse tomato and slice into 1/4" thick slices.

4. Plate bottom bun and top with dressed spinach. Next, add burger patty and top with tomato and top bun. Serve and enjoy!