Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A comforting and nutritious pasta dish featuring tender pasta and flavorful ground beef in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef and sauce, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Customize cheese and add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg