Description
Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta delivers a fast, protein‑rich dinner that combines al dente pasta, smoked beef, buttery cream sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting, restaurant‑style meal. Perfect for families, athletes, or anyone seeking an easy, nutritious weeknight dinner, this recipe offers balanced macros, simple steps, and a rich flavor profile that makes it a go‑to staple for meal‑prep and satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound smoked beef (ground)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add smoked beef and brown.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, then add beef broth and heavy cream; simmer.
- Add shredded cheese and melt into sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce until coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Reserve a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use smoked beef for deeper flavor
- regular ground beef works with added smoked paprika. For dairy‑free, substitute coconut cream and dairy‑free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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