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Steak Pasta
25 mins
A macro-friendly take on a creamy pasta dish, using lean steak and protein-rich pasta to provide a filling, high-protein meal without the heavy carb load.
Ingredients
- Lean steak (sirloin or flank)
- Protein pasta (e.g., Banza or Barilla Protein+)
- Baby spinach
- Garlic
- **Seasonings & Sauce:**
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Light cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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1 Boil the protein pasta in salted water; reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining.
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2 Season the steak and sear in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked to your liking. Remove and let rest.
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3 In the same pan, sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
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4 Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan, gradually adding pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
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5 Toss the pasta in the sauce and top with the sliced steak.*
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