Description
A comforting skillet meal featuring lean ground beef and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in cream or yogurt and shredded cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, topped with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: beef pasta, creamy pasta, high protein dinner, quick dinner, weeknight meal