Healthy High Protein Creamy Beef Pasta with a Nutty Twist
Enjoy a deliciously creamy beef pasta dish packed with protein and a hint of nuttiness, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Serve topped with chopped walnuts.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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