Instructions

1. Finely chop or grate the onion.
2. In a large bowl mix the mince, egg, garlic, onion, tomato pastes and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes, if you can.
3. Heat the BBQ, grill or griddle pan to medium-high.
4. Add the basil leaves to the mince mixture, then form 4 large or 6 smallish patties and put them on a plate. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on each side depending on how well cooked you like your burger.
5. Meanwhile cut the buns in half and toast them.
6. Spread some roasted pepper paste on the bottom halves, add some lettuce and roasted veggies, gherkins. etc Place the patties on top, add some mustard etc. Top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve immediately.