Description
A comforting and protein-packed pasta dish featuring lean ground beef, creamy sauce, and your choice of pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice: penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and keep aside.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat until nicely browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by reducing heat to low, then adding the heavy cream or Greek yogurt and shredded cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything well to ensure the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to make substitutions based on dietary preferences, such as dairy-free cheese for lactose intolerance or whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy, high protein, quick dinner