High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is a quick and easy dish perfect for busy 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Remove excess grease, then stir in the garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add pasta, beef broth, and heavy cream to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- For extra flavor, add your choice of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: High Protein, Beef Pasta, Quick Dinners, Weeknight Meals