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Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta (Easy 30-Minute High-Protein Dinner)
Michelle Carter

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta (Easy 30-Minute High-Protein Dinner)

A velvety, high-protein dinner using lean beef and chickpea pasta. Packed with 30+ grams of protein per serving, this 30-minute recipe balances muscle-repair nutrients with savory indulgence.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb halal-certified lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 12 oz chickpea pasta
  • 1 cup light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
  • 1 cup spinach or chopped kale

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high, add onion and garlic, sauté 2 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned (8-10 minutes), drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then mix in sour cream and diced bell pepper.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions (approx. 10 minutes).
  7. Toss cooked pasta in sauce, stir in fresh spinach/kale during final 2 minutes of heating.

Notes

For keto: Substitute chickpea pasta with shirataki or zucchini noodles.
Boost protein: Add 1/2 cup liquid egg whites during final simmer.
Use frozen spinach/chard if unavailable.
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days.