High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners
This hearty and creamy beef pasta is perfect for a quick, protein-packed weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can tomatoes with juices (14.5 oz)
- 1 handful fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Canned Goods
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz penne pasta (or other short pasta like rigatoni or fusilli)
Pantry Items and Spices
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and beef broth, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Stir Greek yogurt, parmesan, and chopped herbs into the beef sauce, then combine with pasta.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add extra Greek yogurt or parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 900mg