Creamy High Protein Beef Pasta
This creamy beef pasta is rich in protein and delicious. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Beef Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta (high protein if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the beef sauce.
- Mix well and serve, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can substitute Greek yogurt with cottage cheese for a different texture. Adjust seasoning to taste.