Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This easy-to-make dish features tender noodles enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with lean ground beef, heavy cream, and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, every bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Lower heat to medium-low, stir in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Fold in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning; cook until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta into the creamy mixture, stirring well to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg