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Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta: Quick, Protein-Packed Comfort in 30 Minutes

Creamy Beef Pasta is a quick, nutritious dish featuring lean beef and Greek yogurt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta or rotini or rigatoni
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or neutral oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped, preferably yellow or sweet
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning or oregano and basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
For Garnish
  • Fresh Basil/Parsley or any fresh herbs

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Beef Pasta
  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (9-11 minutes) until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef (6-8 minutes) until no longer pink.
  3. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and quickly stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Add the drained pasta, tossing gently for 2 minutes to coat.
  7. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to remove the skillet from heat before adding Greek yogurt to keep the sauce smooth. Avoid rinsing the pasta after draining for better sauce adherence.

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