Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy pasta dish featuring tender beef and whole wheat pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 500 g lean ground beef
- 250 g whole wheat pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup milk (preferably low-fat)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to avoid burning.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the beef sauce until coated. Adjust sauce consistency with milk if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option, or make it dairy-free with coconut milk and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg