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Easy High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

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This Easy High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta combines the hearty flavors of lean ground beef with a rich and creamy sauce, all mixed with high-protein chickpea flour pasta. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner, it’s delicious, low in fat, and packed with protein to help you meet your macros without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 10 oz (300 g) chickpea flour pasta, or any high-protein pasta

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves

Meat

  • 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Tomato Components

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce, passata

Dairy

  • ½ cup (125 g) light cream cheese
  • ½ cup (125 g) light sour cream

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chickpea flour pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and green bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
  3. Brown the Beef: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Add crushed garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for an additional minute to release the spices’ aroma.
  4. Simmer Sauce: Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 cup of tomato sauce (passata). Stir well and let everything simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Add Creaminess: Stir in ½ cup light cream cheese and ½ cup light sour cream until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Heat through gently, making sure the sauce is hot but not boiling.
  6. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy beef sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot for a satisfying, high-protein meal.

Notes

  • For an even higher protein boost, consider using lentil or edamame pasta instead of chickpea pasta.
  • Light cream cheese and sour cream keep the sauce creamy but lower in fat; full-fat versions will make the dish richer.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Fresh basil adds a bright herbal note; you can substitute with dried oregano if fresh isn’t available.
  • This dish is great for meal prep and stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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