Description
A quick and nourishing weeknight dinner offering creamy deliciousness and high protein content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Incorporate ground beef into the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture. Toss until well combined.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider adding more Greek yogurt or Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef pasta, creamy pasta, high protein recipe, weeknight dinner, easy dinner
