Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta