High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknight Wins
This high protein creamy beef pasta recipe is designed for quick weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors and nutritious ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- 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
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and stir well.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using garlic powder or onion powder.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy Beef, Pasta, Quick Dinners