Description
This Easy High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta is a nutritious and satisfying meal. Ground beef and pasta are combined in a creamy, cheesy sauce, packed with protein and ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz whole wheat or high-protein pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare sauce: Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add half of the cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the creamy beef sauce.
- Serve: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra protein, you can add cooked chickpeas or peas. Use reduced-fat cheese and Greek yogurt to keep it healthier without sacrificing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: high protein pasta, creamy beef pasta, quick dinner, healthy comfort food