Description
A hearty and wholesome pasta dish packed with protein, featuring a creamy sauce that complements lean ground beef perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy beef sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For variances, consider using different cheeses or proteins. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high protein, beef pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, hearty meal