Description
Craving a hearty, high-protein dinner? This Creamy Beef Pasta features lean ground beef, whole wheat pasta, and a simple skillet method for muscle-building satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225g) whole wheat or high-protein pasta (e.g., penne, rotini)
- 1 cup (240g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining, then set the drained pasta aside.
- Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Step 3: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 5: In a blender or food processor, combine the low-fat cottage cheese with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, resembling a thick sauce.
- Step 6: Add the drained cooked pasta and the blended cottage cheese sauce to the skillet with the beef mixture. Toss everything together until well combined and the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two more of the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency is reached. Heat through for 1-2 minutes and serve hot.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 cups
- Calories: 820
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g