Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A hearty and indulgent pasta dish packed with protein, featuring a creamy sauce that perfectly coats the noodles and seasoned beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or Greek yogurt) and cheese, cooking until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by adding a splash of cream or water to revive the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg