High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe is your ultimate solution for quick weeknight dinners. With a creamy sauce made from Greek yogurt and flavorful lean ground beef, this dish satisfies both taste and nutrition. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families or gatherings with friends. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Minimal cleanup is required since everything cooks in one skillet, allowing you to enjoy more time at the table and less time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 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
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add lean ground beef; cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in cooked penne pasta until well combined.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg