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High-Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious high-protein pasta dish combining lean beef, whole wheat pasta, and creamy Greek yogurt for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 400 g whole wheat or high-protein pasta

Ground Beef

  • 500 g lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)

Olive Oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Onion

  • 1 small small onion, finely diced

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Crushed Tomatoes

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)

Greek Yogurt

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or ¼ cup light cream)

Beef Broth

  • ½ cup low-sodium beef broth

Dried Oregano

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Smoked Paprika

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Sea Salt

  • ¾ tsp sea salt

Black Pepper

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Parmesan

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook diced onion 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add ground beef; cook 6–8 minutes until browned, then season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; simmer 5 minutes, then reduce heat and mix in Greek yogurt until creamy.
  • Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water; toss to coat and cook 1–2 minutes. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, High Protein, Pasta