Description
A quick and easy high-protein creamy beef pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender beef with a rich, creamy sauce and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: high protein pasta, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner recipe