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Close up of al dente fusilli with seared ground beef and glossy orange sauce. (high protein beef pasta)

High Protein Beef Pasta with Creamy Tomato Mozzarella Sauce

This high protein beef pasta features al dente fusilli tossed in a glossy, orange-hued creamy tomato sauce, packed with seared lean beef crumbles and topped with bubbly melted mozzarella for a perfect 30-minute meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz Fusilli Pasta 340g, protein-enriched preferred
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 454g, 90/10 or 93/7
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce 240ml, plain canned sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese 113g, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 10g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 5g

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Stainless steel or cast iron preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook fusilli in salted boiling water for 1 minute less than package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add beef and sear without moving for 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Break into large crumbles and cook through.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Stir in tomato sauce, heavy cream, and garlic powder. Stir until the sauce is a glossy orange color.
  4. Toss the pasta into the sauce. Top with mozzarella and cover for 60 seconds until melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Save your pasta water to adjust sauce glossiness.
Sear the beef thoroughly for maximum flavor.