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Creamy high-protein beef pasta with chickpea pasta, sautéed bell peppers, and fresh basil on top.

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 4–6 servings

Description

Enjoy a comforting High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta made with chickpea pasta, lean ground beef, sautéed onion and bell pepper, garlic, creamy tomato sauce, and fresh basil—a hearty, protein-packed meal that’s rich, flavorful, and satisfying.


Ingredients

10 oz (300 g) chickpea flour pasta, or any high-protein pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced

1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce, passata

½ cup (125 g) light cream cheese

½ cup (125 g) light sour cream

6-8 fresh basil leaves


Instructions

Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, then drain and set it aside.10 oz chickpea flour pasta

Heat up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they’re nice and soft.1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion 1 medium green bell pepper

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it’s browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Toss in the crushed garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and let it cook for another minute.1 pound lean ground beef 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Mix in the tomato paste and tomato sauce. Let it all simmer together for about 5 minutes.2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup tomato sauce

Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until everything is smooth and creamy. Let the sauce cook just enough to be hot.½ cup light cream cheese ½ cup light sour cream

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it in the creamy beef sauce, making sure everything is coated well. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if it looks too thick.

Tear up the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta, then adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot!6-8 fresh basil leaves

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Homamade