High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dinner Delight
A deliciously creamy and protein-packed pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy, Beef, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner