One Pan Creamy Protein Pasta

Name: One Pan Creamy Protein Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Small onion, finely diced; 1 lb Ground beef; 2 Garlic cloves; Salt; Pepper; Paprika; Dried sage; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 (15 oz) can Crushed tomatoes; 2 cups Broth (chicken or beef); 8 oz Pasta (any pasta works); ¾ cup Cream; ¼ cup Grated parmesan; ¼ cup Water, as needed to loosen sauce; Fresh chives, for topping

This is your sign to stop overcomplicating dinner. One pan, creamy, high-protein, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have. It’s cozy, easy, and honestly SO good

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Updated: April 29, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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One Pan Creamy Protein Pasta

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 Small onion, finely diced
1 lb Ground beef
2 Garlic cloves
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Dried sage
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can Crushed tomatoes
2 cups Broth (chicken or beef)
8 oz Pasta (any pasta works)
¾ cup Cream
¼ cup Grated parmesan
¼ cup Water, as needed to loosen sauce
Fresh chives, for topping

Instructions

Step 1Heat a large pan over medium heat with a little oil. Sauté onion until soft, then add ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and sage, and cook until browned. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant
Step 2Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Make sure the pasta is mostly covered in liquid (add water if it’s not covered). Bring to a gentle simmer
Step 3Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water as needed to loosen
Step 4Stir in cream and parmesan until smooth and creamy. Let it thicken for a few minutes. Taste, adjust seasoning, and finish with lots of parmesan and fresh chives

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