Description
A delicious high-protein pasta dish featuring creamy beef sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lower-calorie version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 35g