Ingredients
Penne pasta
Olive oil (for cooking)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 can diced tomatoes (with juices)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a lighter option.
- Add extra veggies like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can replace beef for variations.
- If sauce is too thin, simmer longer or stir in a spoonful of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
