Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes! Ground turkey or chicken works well as a leaner protein option.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free pasta for a fully gluten-free version.

Yes, swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

Use high-protein pasta and add an extra scoop of cottage cheese to the sauce.

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12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or whole wheat for extra protein)

1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner)

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup low-sodium beef broth

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (blended smooth)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup light cream or milk (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until softened and fragrant.

4. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. Lower heat, stir in Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese, Parmesan, and optional milk/cream until smooth.

6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce.

7. Adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Use high-protein or whole wheat pasta for more protein.

Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.

Use dairy-free alternatives to make it dairy-free.

Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.