Description
A hearty and delicious pasta dish that combines lean ground beef and creamy sauce, packed with protein for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream or Greek yogurt, and add shredded cheese; stir until cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers 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: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef pasta, high protein pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe