Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish loaded with protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper and stir until the sauce is creamy.
- Mix in the cooked pasta until it is well coated.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use whole wheat or chickpea pasta for more fiber. Add veggies like spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, high protein, creamy, quick meals