High Protein Creamy Ground Beef Pasta – Easy & Delicious Recipe
This high protein creamy ground beef pasta is both easy to make and delicious, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: high protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Adjust the cream quantity for a lighter dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg