High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights, offering a nutritious and hearty meal that avoids artificial heavy creams. By utilizing lean ground beef and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this dish delivers a rich, velvety sauce in under 40 minutes. It is a family-friendly, one-skillet wonder that simplifies cleanup while maximizing flavor, making it a perfect staple for your weekly dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, then drain.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
Cook the beef until browned, then stir in the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth, simmering for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low, stir in the Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until perfectly smooth and creamy.
Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve topped with fresh herbs.
Notes
Substitute with whole wheat pasta to boost fiber content if desired. Ensure you use low-sodium broth to keep the meal heart-healthy. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of pasta cooking water to loosen it.
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