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A close-up of High Protein Beef Pasta in a bowl, featuring pasta, beef, sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with parsley.

High Protein Beef Pasta

This recipe offers a high-protein meal with beef and pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g Whole wheat pasta
For the Beef Sauce
  • 500 g Lean ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 400g, undrained
  • 1 can Tomato paste 150g
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Add the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve the beef sauce over the cooked pasta.

Notes

You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce for extra nutrients.