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Easy Creamy Beef Pasta: High Prot Weeknight Win

Easy Creamy Beef Pasta: High Protein Weeknight Winner

Discover how to make Easy Creamy Beef Pasta, a high-protein weeknight winner that comes together in under 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Penne, Rotini, Fettuccine) Cook until al dente
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Opt for 85-90% lean
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them cook with the beef for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and beef broth until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the yogurt-broth mixture into the skillet with the beef and tomatoes, stirring gently.
  5. Mix in the finely grated Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and toss with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.

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