Description
High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort dish that combines tender fettuccine with lean ground beef in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy families, this recipe delivers rich flavors and a protein-packed meal ready in just 30 minutes. With its creamy texture and savory notes of garlic and Parmesan, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Customize it by adding vegetables or swapping meats to suit your preferences, making it versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Lower heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and well combined.
- Toss in cooked fettuccine and stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg