High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta: Easy, Indulgent Comfort Food
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish that’s packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until everything is well coated.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lower fat version, you can use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg