High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Everyone Loves
A rich and satisfying high-protein creamy beef pasta made with lean ground beef, Greek yogurt, and tender pasta—ready in 30 minutes and perfect for a nutritious, filling dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
12 oz high-protein or whole wheat pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (or light cream)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- In large pan, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion 4–5 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef. Cook 6–7 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes. Add broth and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Lower heat. Stir in Greek yogurt until creamy. Add pasta and Parmesan. Toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning, add reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Sub ground turkey or dairy-free ingredients if needed. Stir in spinach or zucchini for added nutrients. Great for meal prep.