Description
This High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta recipe is a comforting and filling dinner that packs a protein punch. It features a rich, velvety sauce, tender beef, and high-protein pasta, making it perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or anytime you want a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) high-protein pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta)
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup (140g) frozen green peas
- 3/4 cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt (2% or higher)
- 1/2 cup (60g) shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more for pasta water)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the high-protein pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onions for 3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it up and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in beef broth, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes, scraping browned bits. Add frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese until a creamy sauce forms.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Using 2% or higher fat Greek yogurt will result in a creamier sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg