Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A delicious and filling creamy pasta dish made with lean ground beef and a rich sauce that comes together quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter dish, replace heavy cream with half and half. Add extra veggies for more nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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