High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Spinach Delight
A delicious and nutrient-packed creamy beef pasta dish featuring turkey bacon and fresh spinach, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble the bacon.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the cooked pasta, spinach, and crumbled bacon; mix well and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Spinach