High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
This high protein creamy beef pasta recipe is 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
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add ground beef.
- Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy Beef Pasta, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal