Easy High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe – A 30-Minute Comfort Dinner
A protein-packed creamy beef pasta made in one pan with lean ground beef, high-protein pasta, and a Greek yogurt–based sauce. Hearty, filling, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
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8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea or whole wheat)
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2½ cups low-sodium beef broth
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: spinach, parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes.
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Add broth and pasta. Bring to simmer, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
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Lower heat. Stir in Greek yogurt and parmesan until creamy.
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Adjust seasoning. Stir in spinach if using. Serve hot.
Notes
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Use ground turkey or plant-based meat as a substitute.
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Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.
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Garnish with extra cheese or parsley if desired.