BEEF BOLOGNESE WITH PROTEIN PASTA

Lunch/Dinner

Prep

10 Mins

Cook

25-30 Mins

Serves

Macros per serving

Calories

455

Protein

39g

Carbs

45g

Fat

12g

Ingredients

to package directions, drain, and set aside. heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked, then remove excess grease if needed. and sauté until softened, then stir in tomato paste and cook briefly before adding crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. until thickened and rich. Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) until fully incorporated and creamy. toss until evenly coated. using and enjoy warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
For the Pasta:
8 oz (224g) Barilla Protein+ spaghetti (dry)
For the Beef:
1 lb (454g) 93/7 lean ground beef
For the Sauce:
½ white onion, finely diced
1 tbsp (15g) minced garlic
2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste
1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes (or fresh crushed tomatoes)
½ cup (120ml) low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Protein Finish:
1 cup (226g) non-fat Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese)
Optional Toppings:
¼ cup (28g) grated parmesan
Fresh parsley

7 steps

1Cook the Pasta: Cook protein spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked, then remove excess grease if needed.
3Build the Sauce: Add onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until softened, then stir in tomato paste and cook briefly before adding crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4Simmer: Let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened and rich.
5Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low and stir in Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) until fully incorporated and creamy.
6Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
7Serve: Top with parmesan and fresh parsley if using and enjoy warm or portion into containers for meal prep. For the Pasta: 8 oz (224g) Barilla Protein+ spaghetti (dry) For the Beef: 1 lb (454g) 93/7 lean ground beef For the Sauce: ½ white onion, finely diced 1 tbsp (15g) minced garlic 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes (or fresh crushed tomatoes) ½ cup (120ml) low-sodium beef broth 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper For the Creamy Protein Finish: 1 cup (226g) non-fat Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) Optional Toppings: ¼ cup (28g) grated parmesan Fresh parsley