High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this satisfying High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta dish that combines the richness of beef with a creamy sauce over chickpea or high-protein pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 10 oz (300 g) chickpea or high-protein pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce or passata
- ½ cup (125 g) light cream cheese
- ½ cup (125 g) light sour cream
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Stir in garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Sauces: Mix in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta, Beef Pasta Recipe, High-Protein Pasta Dish
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