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

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta

This recipe for Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines lean ground beef with high-protein pasta and a creamy sauce for a flavorful and filling dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
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 450 g
  • 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, 250 g
  • ½ cup light cream cheese 125 g
  • ½ cup light sour cream 125 g
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 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 soft.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Add 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 in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle 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 an estimate and nutrition information may vary based on ingredients used.

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