High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta: Easy & Nourishing Weeknight Delight
High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is a quick and nourishing weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef.
- Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta, weeknight dinner, nourishing meal