Description
High Protein Beef Pasta is a hearty and satisfying meal that combines tender ground beef with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet with the beef mixture. Let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg