Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A hearty yet easy-to-make pasta dish packed with protein and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces al dente pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream (or Greek yogurt) and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, or spice it up with red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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