Description
A quick and easy creamy beef pasta recipe packed with protein, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil; cook penne pasta until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese, seasoning with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for a few minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy beef sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy, high protein, quick dinner, weeknight meal