# Easy, Healthier Garlic Beef Pasta

An easy, healthier, protein-packed, and delicious garlic beef pasta that is ready in 25 minutes.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- water
- 1 tsp salt
- 170 g pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 red onion
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 0.33 cup pasta water
- 0.5 cup low fat cheese

## Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot and add salt.
2. Add 170g of pasta to the boiling water.
3. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes.
4. Save 1/3 cup of pasta water.
5. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
6. Add 1 tsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of minced garlic to a pan.
7. Cook the garlic and diced red onion until soft.
8. Make space in the pan.
9. Add 500g of lean ground beef and seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, oregano).
10. Cook until the beef is soft and browned.
11. Set the cooked beef aside.
12. Add 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 cup of beef broth, 1 cup of milk, and the saved 1/3 cup of pasta water to the pan.
13. Stir the sauce on boil until it thickens.
14. Add 1/2 cup of low-fat cheese to the sauce.
15. Mix the cheese into the sauce on low heat.
16. Add the cooked pasta and beef to the sauce.
17. Mix well until everything is combined.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- ladle
- spatula

## Tips

- Be patient and let the sauce boil for a bit until it slightly thickens.
- Lower the heat before mixing in the cheese so it doesn’t curdle.
- For a spicy kick, add 1 tsp of chili flakes into your sauce mix.
- Double this recipe for up to 6 servings for the week.
- Chopped zucchini is a great veggie addition to this recipe.
- Any type of pasta works great here, such as a low carb option, chickpea, high protein, veggie, and more.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGda4UFtD/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/94d36304-6c35-49b3-81ed-84f6c6c087fe
- Extracted: 2025-10-20

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