Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef or turkey
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup onions
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 6 ounces shells pasta
– 3 cups broth
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
– 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
1-First Step: Cook the beef or turkey Set a large skillet, sautรฉ pan, or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 pound ground beef or turkey and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Keep cooking until it is fully done and no longer pink. If there is extra fat in the pan, drain it off carefully.
2-Second Step: Season the meat Stir in 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup onions, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir until the onions soften and become fragrant.
3-Third Step: Build the sauce and add the pasta Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, then add 6 ounces shells pasta, 3 cups broth, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir well so the pasta is mostly submerged. If needed, add a splash more broth or water so the shells can cook evenly.
4-Fourth Step: Simmer until the shells are tender Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir every 4 to 5 minutes so the bottom does not scorch. Check the pasta near the end of cooking. It should be tender, but still have a slight bite.
5-Fifth Step: Add cheese and spinach When the shells are soft, remove the lid and stir in 2 cups grated cheddar cheese and 2 cups fresh spinach. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts into the pasta.
6-Final Step: Finish with Greek yogurt and serve Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Then stir in 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt. Cooling first matters because it helps keep the yogurt smooth and prevents curdling. Full-fat or 2% Greek yogurt works best if you want a creamier texture.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to prevent overflow during simmering.
๐ง Add Greek yogurt only after cooling to avoid curdling โ use full-fat for best creaminess.
๐ Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or milk to restore sauciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
