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High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta recipe card

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

A comforting dish of tender fettuccine and ground beef enveloped in a rich cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Push the beef to one side and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
  5. Toss in fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce, stirring gently.
  6. Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat. If too thick, stir in reserved pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

- Save 1 cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency.
- For leftovers, reheat with a splash of heavy cream.