Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and almond milk. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 390
- Net Carbs: 28g
- Fats: 16g
- Protein: 31g