High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring high protein ingredients, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef, mixing well.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, letting it simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- This dish can be made with whole grain or gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams