High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe: Indulgent Comfort Food
A delicious and satisfying creamy beef pasta dish packed with protein, perfect for a comforting meal.
- 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be enjoyed as leftovers.
- Adjust the cheese quantity based on your preferences for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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