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Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta: Comforting Flavor in Under 30 Minutes

This Creamy Beef Pasta is a quick, nourishing dish that blends lean beef with a velvety sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta or rotini or shells
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef ground turkey is a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes or crushed or fresh diced
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or homemade blend
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
For Garnish
  • to taste Basil or Parsley as preferred

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, about 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add lean ground beef and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until browned.
  3. Add chopped onion, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Fold in the cooked penne pasta and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal creaminess, add Greek yogurt off the heat. Customize with vegetables if desired.

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