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High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A delicious and creamy beef pasta dish packed with protein, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 12 oz Pasta (penne or fusilli) Whole wheat for extra protein
  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean or extra lean preferred
  • 1 cup Beef broth Low sodium
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Plain, for creaminess and protein
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Make the Sauce
  1. Stir in the beef broth, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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