Description
Looking for the best creamy beef pasta idea? This high protein pasta is quick easy and packed with flavor and healthy ingredients! Great for weeknight meals post-workout dinners or meal prep ideas. It’s one of the best simple and satisfying recipes for anyone looking to enjoy a creamy protein-rich dish without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz fettuccine
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Reduce heat and stir in Greek yogurt and milk. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce for a few minutes.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve hot topped with parsley and extra pepper or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use chickpea pasta for extra protein.
- Sub Greek yogurt with sour cream or cream cheese if preferred.
- Add red chili flakes for heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg