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Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta

Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta is a delicious and filling dish, perfect for quick dinners and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta high protein if preferred
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if using 90/10 beef.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes to reduce slightly. While this simmers, start boiling water for pasta in a separate pot.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add Greek yogurt or cottage cheese and stir gently until creamy. Avoid boiling.
  7. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add to skillet.
  8. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping ground beef for turkey or adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. You can also experiment with different cheeses.

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