Description
This creamy beef and zucchini penne is a high-protein, satisfying meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. Lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, and whole-wheat pasta are tossed in a light, savory sauce.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Cook the whole-wheat penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, brown the lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the light cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and frozen peas to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately or portion for meal prep.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Glass Meal Prep Containers, Instant Pot and Vacuum Sealer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: beef, zucchini, penne, creamy, high protein, pasta, meal prep, weeknight dinner
