Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta Meal Prep

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until the meat is mahogany-colored and no longer pink.
3. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
5. While the beef cooks, place the cottage cheese, beef broth, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a blender. Process on high for 30 seconds until velvety and smooth.
6. Lower the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the blended sauce over the beef and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
7. Boil the protein pasta in a separate pot until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
8. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy beef.
9. Add the Parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water. Fold gently for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and clings to the pasta.