High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A quick and easy recipe packed with protein and creamy flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh parsley for extra flavor.
- For a lower calorie option, substitute ground turkey for the beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy, Beef, Pasta, Quick, Weeknight, Dinner