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High Protein Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta — homemade high protein creamy garlic beef pasta recipe

High Protein Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

A high-protein, satisfying pasta dish featuring lean ground beef and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz high protein chickpea pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and drain any excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until a smooth sauce forms.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.