1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound  / 0.5 kg ground beef mince
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Frank’s or Tabasco
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup tinned tomatoes (you could use pureed tomatoes as well)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk (dairy-free could be used)
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water (if using water, add another teaspoon of salt)
4 cups pasta like fusilli (we use the tri-colour fusilli)

To finish the pasta 
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot
1 cup grated cheddar or mixed cheese of choice

Pickled red onions
1 small to medium red onion, finely chopped,
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard

Other toppings
4 small pickled gherkins, sliced or diced
Extra grated cheese if you like