Description
A simple and delicious high-protein creamy beef pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This meal is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and whole wheat pasta. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers along with the onion.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg