High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta (Printable Version)
Savory ground beef and melted cream cheese blend with marinara sauce for a hearty, protein-rich pasta dish everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Proteins
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1 pound ground beef
→ Produce
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Condiments
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1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
05 -
Salt and pepper to taste
06 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Dairy
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 -
1/2 cup milk
→ Pasta
09 -
1 pound pasta, cooked
# Steps:
01 -
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
02 -
Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in marinara sauce, cream cheese, milk, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring to a simmer and cook until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 5-10 minutes.
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Stir in cooked pasta until well coated with sauce.
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Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, cook the pasta to al dente texture as it will continue to soften slightly when mixed with the hot sauce.