Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta: A Satisfying Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious dish with this creamy high protein beef pasta recipe, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the beef and sauce mixture, ensuring all pasta is coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy beef pasta!
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, consider using ground turkey and low-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg