Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided into two portions: 1 teaspoon each)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 oz shells pasta
3 cups broth
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)
Instructions
1-Heat a skillet on medium heat with the 1 pound ground beef or turkey, breaking it down and cooking for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
2-Drain any excess fat, then add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup onions, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and cook until the onions are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3-Mix in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 6 oz shells pasta, 3 cups broth, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Make sure the noodles are submerged in the liquid, and add more broth or water if needed to cover them fully.
4-Lower the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the noodles soften. Stir every 4-5 minutes to avoid sticking, and add extra liquid if the mixture starts to dry out.
5-Remove the lid, stir in 2 cups grated cheddar cheese and 2 cups fresh spinach, then cook until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
6-Take the pan off the heat, let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then mix in 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt. Serve right away for the best creamy texture.
Last Step:
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🥄 Add Greek yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling.
🍳 Use full-fat or 2% Greek yogurt for creaminess and moisture.
🌱 Incorporate vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 41g
