High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta: Easy Recipe for Busy Nights
Prepare a delicious high protein creamy beef pasta dish that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well coated.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: high protein, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meals