Pasta with Ground Beef and Yogurt

This hearty pasta with ground beef and yogurt combines savory ground beef with creamy yogurt for a delightful twist on a classic dish. The pasta serves as a perfect base, absorbing the rich flavors of the beef and spices. Enjoy this comforting meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include ground beef, onion, garlic, pasta.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 400 g pasta
- 200 g yogurt
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the yogurt until well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the beef and yogurt mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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