Enjoy a quick and delicious weeknight dinner with this High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta recipe. Packed with flavor and protein, it’s perfect for busy families.
Author:Souzan
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 choice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
Fold in the spinach and cooked pasta, stirring to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or oregano.
This dish can easily be made ahead and reheated for convenient weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 plate
Calories:600
Sugar:2 grams
Sodium:800 milligrams
Fat:35 grams
Saturated Fat:15 grams
Unsaturated Fat:20 grams
Trans Fat:0 grams
Carbohydrates:45 grams
Fiber:3 grams
Protein:30 grams
Cholesterol:110 milligrams
Keywords: High Protein, Beef Pasta, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meals, Creamy Pasta