Description
A comforting and protein-packed creamy beef pasta that’s quick and easy to prepare for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (about 227 g) penne pasta
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef (90/10 recommended)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or 2% depending on preference)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (~22 g)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer for 4–5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Greek yogurt and grated Parmesan until the sauce is creamy. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss until coated in the creamy beef sauce. Warm together for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped fresh basil or parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
Notes
To prevent yogurt from curdling, temper it by stirring a few spoons of hot sauce into it before adding to the skillet, and keep the heat low.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg