Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
A comforting creamy pasta dish that beautifully combines savory beef with a rich sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or parmesan)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Create the creamy sauce by stirring in the beef broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pair this dish with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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