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Olivia Farnsworth

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Easy Weeknight Dinner

This high protein creamy beef pasta is a delicious and satisfying option for an easy dinner or a weeknight meal. Perfect for family dinners, this creamy pasta recipe features tender ground beef and fresh spinach combined in a luscious sauce made creamy with Parmesan and heavy cream. Enjoy a flavorful beef pasta that is both hearty and nourishing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until it is tender but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta, saving one cup of the cooking water.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Season with salt and pepper and cook through.
  3. Move the beef to the side of the pan and add the minced garlic; cook for about 60 seconds until it releases its aroma.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and slowly whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until the leaves have just wilted, scraping the pan bottom to mix in any tasty bits.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, using reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top before serving. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently, adding a splash of cream or water if needed.