High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a delightful and protein-packed dish with this High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta recipe. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this creamy pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Beef Mixture: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture. Toss until well combined.
- Serve: Serve the creamy beef pasta garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy Beef Pasta, Weeknight Dinner, Pasta Recipe
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