High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta for Easy Quick Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and nutritious recipe featuring high-protein beef and a creamy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta, Quick Weeknight Dinners, Easy Pasta Recipes