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High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta – Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner

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A high-protein creamy beef pasta that’s quick, comforting, and packed with flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or rotini)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup milk (or half-and-half)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 3 min until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, break apart, then stir in garlic, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
  4. Pour in beef broth and milk. Simmer gently.
  5. Reduce heat, stir in Greek yogurt until creamy.
  6. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and sauce thickens.
  7. Toss in cooked pasta until coated. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Red bell pepper is optional for extra color and flavor.
  • Use half-and-half for a richer, creamier sauce if desired.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: 75