High-Protein Pasta with Ground Beef

Name: High-Protein Pasta with Ground Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Pasta; 500 g ground beef (lean); 600 g tomato sauce; 120 g protein powder; 150 g onion; 15 g garlic; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Pasta with lean ground beef, tomato sauce, and added protein. A filling and satisfying meal prepped lunch.

Total: 1 h 5 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 585
Protein: 48 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 58 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pasta400 g
ground beef (lean)500 g
tomato sauce600 g
protein powder120 g
onion150 g
garlic15 g
olive oil30 ml
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Whisk in the protein powder until smooth and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
Toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and divide into four containers.