Description
Indulge in this High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners, a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition that’s perfect for your busy evenings. This creamy dish features lean ground beef, velvety Greek yogurt, and rich Parmesan cheese, all coming together to create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. In just 35 minutes, you’ll serve up a comforting dinner that’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein to keep everyone full and happy. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or small gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until well mixed with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg