High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and satisfying high protein creamy beef pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Top with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe