YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lean Ground Beef and Creamy Cheesy Pasta Bake
Savor a comforting pasta bake where lean ground beef meets a rich, creamy cheesy sauce. The dish harmoniously blends hearty flavors with clean ingredients, creating a balanced meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy the warmth of tender ground beef, whole wheat pasta, and a luxurious blend of low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt, all infused with a tangy tomato sauce.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz Lean Ground Beef (cooked)
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Pasta (dry measure equivalent to 0.5 cup cooked)
1/4 cup Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 medium Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
Salt, to taste (pinch)
Black Pepper, to taste (pinch)
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Boil a pot of water and cook the whole wheat pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Add nonfat Greek yogurt and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring to create a creamy consistency.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.