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A skillet of creamy beef pasta with spinach and parmesan cheese

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 8 oz high -protein or chickpea pasta
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup low -sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
  • Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 60 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook for 2 minutes to develop flavors.
  • Pour in the beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt until well incorporated and creamy.
  • Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach to the skillet, tossing until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Thin the sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.