High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta: Easy Weeknight Recipe Delight
A delicious high protein beef pasta recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- 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
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft.
- Stir in the heavy cream and beef broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Add in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is customizable; add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep; reheats well!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy, Beef, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner