High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta
A comforting and delicious pasta dish with rich cream and hearty beef, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with lentils or chickpeas. Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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