Description
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Combining lean ground beef, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese creates a creamy, satisfying dish the whole family will love. Ideal for Protein Dinner Recipes and Beef Pasta Recipes lovers seeking a High Protein Dinner option.
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
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat add chopped onion and minced garlic sauté until softened about 3-4 minutes.
- Add lean ground beef to the skillet cook until browned breaking it apart with a spoon about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices beef broth and Italian seasoning bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Remove skillet from heat stir in Greek yogurt and grated Parmesan cheese season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet toss to combine and coat pasta with the creamy beef sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor add a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Use lean ground beef to keep it healthy and high in protein
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess without the heaviness of cream
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg