High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors and hearty ingredients to satisfy your cravings.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 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. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and Italian seasoning, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with fresh herbs before serving.
- This dish can be easily modified with different cheeses or adding vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta, Weeknight Dinner, Quick Meal, Easy Recipe