High-Protein Creamy Beefy Pasta Stars

Ingredients

• 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
• 10 oz Barilla Protein+ Stars pasta
• 1 can Rotel, drained
• 0.5 cup Corn, drained
• 0.75 cup Beef broth
• 0.75 cup Shredded cheese
• 0.5 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Barilla Protein+ Stars according to the package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook the lean ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes to the browned beef.

4. 4

   Add the drained Rotel, drained corn, and beef broth. Stir to combine, then simmer for 2–3 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded cheese and stir until it melts and the mixture is creamy.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta and mix until it is fully combined with the beef mixture.

7. 7

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the nonfat Greek yogurt until creamy and evenly incorporated.

8. 8

   Divide the creamy beefy pasta into 4 bowls and serve.

Notes

The source states that each serving contains approximately 532 calories, 53 g protein, 49 g carbohydrates, and 9 g fat. The pasta cooking time is not specified; follow the package directions. The transcript says the dish can last all week, but no specific storage or reheating instructions are provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• pasta
• ground beef
• one-pan
• meal prep
• creamy