High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta
This creamy beef pasta recipe is high in protein, full of rich flavor, and made lighter with lean ground beef and smart dairy swaps—perfect for weeknight comfort.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 10 oz chickpea flour pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce (passata)
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook chickpea pasta according to package. Reserve 1–2 cups of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce. Let it simmer 5 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Reduce heat. Stir in light cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
- Tear and stir in fresh basil. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
Use chickpea or lentil pasta for a boost of fiber and protein. Avoid freezing to keep the sauce texture creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 47gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1858IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 11mg
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