Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz of your favorite pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or sirloin, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: red chili flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart; season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in heavy cream or Greek yogurt, stirring constantly. Once simmering, add Parmesan cheese and chopped spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce; mix well to coat evenly. Sprinkle red chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean beef for a healthier, high-protein option.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent over-softening.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
- Finish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg