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High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring creamy beef and spinach, perfect for busy families looking for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dairy
  • 300 g fettuccine (or any pasta you fancy) Fettuccine has a lovely texture that hugs the sauce.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Adds creamy goodness.
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Use fresh for better flavor.
Meat and Vegetables
  • 500 g minced beef Choose a leaner cut for better quality.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use more if you like garlic.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Yellow onion is cost-effective.
  • 2 cups spinach leaves Provides color and nutrients.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt Use sea salt for flavor.
  • to taste cracked black pepper Optional, adjust to personal preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add your fettuccine. Stir occasionally.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and sauté the minced beef and onions until browned.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the beef and onions.
  5. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Add the spinach leaves and stir until wilted.
  7. Drain the pasta (reserving some pasta water) and toss it into the beef mixture.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish is even better the next day. Pair with a glass of Chianti for a lovely touch!
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