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High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

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Indulge in a comforting yet protein-packed dish with this High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta recipe. Tender chickpea flour pasta is coated in a luscious, creamy beef sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 10 oz chickpea flour pasta

Creamy Beef Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (passata)
  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 68 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Boil the Pasta: Cook the chickpea flour pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion and green bell pepper until soft.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and brown it. Season with garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add Sauces: Mix in tomato paste and sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Make Creamy Sauce: Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in the creamy beef sauce. Add basil, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

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