High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A deliciously easy recipe for creamy beef pasta that’s packed with protein, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- 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
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the beef broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Stir in the cheese and Italian seasoning until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, include vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Top with extra cheese for a cheesy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy Beef, Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner