High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta
High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender ground beef, creamy sauce, and al dente pasta. This delicious meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will satisfy your cravings while delivering a healthy dose of protein. Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until no pink remains.
- Pour in the heavy cream and reduce heat slightly. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef sauce in the skillet. Toss gently and fold in spinach just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg