High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is the perfect dish for quick weeknight dinners. It combines savory beef with creamy sauce and pasta, making it a meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the beef broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded cheese until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy, Beef Pasta, Weeknight Dinners