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A bowl of creamy beef pasta with spinach and high-protein penne

High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 8 oz chickpea or high-protein penne pasta
  • 1 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the high-protein pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef.
  3. Cook the beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until no pink remains (approximately 7 to 9 minutes).
  4. Drain any excess liquid or fat from the skillet.
  5. Add tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef; stir and cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  6. Reduce the skillet heat to low to prevent the yogurt from curdling upon contact.
  7. Whisk together the beef broth and Greek yogurt in a small bowl, then pour the mixture into the skillet with the beef.
  8. Stir the sauce continuously until well combined and heated through, ensuring the mixture does not reach a boil.
  9. Fold the cooked pasta and fresh baby spinach into the skillet.
  10. Toss all ingredients together for approximately 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is thoroughly coated in the sauce.