Description
A comforting and delicious creamy beef pasta packed with protein, perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it’s bubbling, add in your whole wheat pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente—generally about 8-10 minutes. Quick tip: reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining!
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and the diced onion. Sauté until they become translucent (about 5 minutes). Then, increase the heat slightly, add in the ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Add the garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be cautious not to burn it!
- Season and create the sauce: Pour the beef broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce and then the heavy cream. Let it simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the pasta and sauce: Gently toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. If it seems too thick, add a splash of that reserved pasta water.
- Final seasoning: Add the Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Give everything one last good stir, and voila!
Notes
Serve with crusty garlic bread or a vibrant side salad and a glass of red wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, high protein pasta, comfort food, easy recipe