Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish packed with protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until combined and heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer longer. Substitute ground beef with turkey or use vegetables for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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