Description
High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors with nutritious ingredients. This dish features tender fettuccine coated in a luscious cream sauce, packed with protein-rich lean ground beef and vibrant spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for satisfying cravings while keeping health in mind. With its creamy texture and hearty components, this pasta dish is sure to delight both adults and kids alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fettuccine Pasta
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg