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A close-up of a fork lifting a portion of Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta from a bowl, garnished with herbs.

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta

This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy pasta while boosting your protein intake. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a hearty meal that supports your fitness goals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 568
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 10 oz chickpea flour pasta or any high-protein pasta
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce passata
  • ½ cup light cream cheese
  • ½ cup light sour cream
For Garnish
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Stir in the crushed garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute.
  4. Mix in the tomato paste and tomato sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Heat through.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 47gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1858IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 11mg

Notes

This recipe is a great way to get more protein into your diet without sacrificing flavor. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.

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