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A close-up of a bowl filled with Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta

This recipe offers a quick and nutritious way to prepare a satisfying pasta dish. It combines lean ground beef with high-protein pasta and a creamy sauce, making it ideal for busy individuals and families seeking healthy, protein-rich meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
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 cloves garlic 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 leaves fresh basil torn

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. Sprinkle the torn basil leaves 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 designed for busy individuals and families looking for nutritious, satisfying meals that are quick to prepare. It's especially aimed at those who appreciate high-protein options and are seeking ways to incorporate more wholesome ingredients into their diets without sacrificing flavor or convenience.

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