High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

A comforting pasta dish featuring tender ground beef in a luscious cream sauce with Parmesan cheese, delivering 35 grams of protein per serving in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 635

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

large skillet
Pot for boiling pasta
colander

Method

Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; saute for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Let the sauce simmer for another minute to thicken slightly.
Combine cooked pasta with the creamy beef mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

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Notes

Use 90% lean ground beef for optimal protein-to-fat ratio. Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for variation. Fresh Parmesan cheese melts better than pre-grated. Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed.