Protein-Packed Creamy Beef Pasta Delight
This creamy beef pasta is packed with protein and is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. It's a delicious blend of lean beef, whole wheat pasta, and a rich sauce made from Greek yogurt and cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in cream cheese until melted, then add Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix until the sauce is smooth, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves and enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the seasoning to your taste.