Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A comforting creamy pasta dish made with lean ground beef and a velvety sauce, perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and ground beef in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce by lowering the heat and adding heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite pasta shape or add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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