High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and nutritious high protein creamy beef pasta that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: high protein, beef pasta, quick dinners