Description
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta combines hearty ground beef, whole wheat pasta, and a luscious Greek yogurt sauce for a balanced, satisfying meal that fuels your family. It’s a quick 30-minute dinner full of flavor, protein, and creamy comfort — loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
12 oz whole wheat pasta (penne or fusilli)
1 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup beef broth
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add ground beef and brown for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
5. Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Remove skillet from heat and let cool slightly before stirring in Greek yogurt.
8. Add cooked pasta and half the Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then top with remaining Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Cool beef mixture slightly before adding yogurt to prevent curdling.
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
Brown beef thoroughly to enhance flavor.
The dish reheats well for meal prep and lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta, Beef
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg