High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A delightful and protein-packed creamy beef pasta recipe that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: high protein, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meals