Go Back
–+ servings
Irresistible High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Irresistible High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe You'll Love

Enjoy this Irresistible High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe that combines savory beef, creamy sauce, and hearty pasta, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine Pasta Feel free to swap it for whole wheat or lentil pasta for a healthier vibe.
For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Swap it with Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, essential for flavor.
  • 2 cups Spinach Melts beautifully into the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Must-have for this dish.
  • to taste Salt For proper seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For proper seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the beef and garlic, stirring until smooth and bubbly for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the creamy mixture, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For variations, consider swapping proteins or adding more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!