Description
A hearty and satisfying pasta dish made with high-protein chickpea noodles, lean ground beef, savory tomato sauce, and creamy cheese—perfect for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
10 oz (300 g) high‑protein pasta (such as chickpea pasta)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce or passata
½ cup (125 g) light cream cheese
½ cup (125 g) light sour cream
6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; stir in garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in tomato paste and tomato sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and rich.
- Toss pasta in the sauce and garnish with torn basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add spinach, zucchini, or kale for extra vegetables.
- Try substituting herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Use red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat.
- Swap in ricotta or Greek yogurt for a lighter creamy profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ≈540 kcal
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: ≈22 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: ≈40 g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: ≈47 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
