Description
Make this creamy, high-protein pasta dish using Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative to traditional cream sauces. It is a simple, comforting meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
- 6 slices cooked crispy bacon, minced
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 onion, minced
- 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in frozen peas; the peas will thaw and cool the pasta simultaneously.
- Add Cheddar cheese, bacon, bell pepper, and onion; mix well.
- Stir in Greek yogurt.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This recipe was developed to provide a creamy texture without heavy cream, using plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
- You can prepare this dish ahead of time for meal prep; the yogurt sauce blends well when reheated gently or served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Greek Yogurt Pasta, High Protein Pasta, 20g Protein Meal, Healthy Comfort Food, Easy Protein Recipes, Meal Prep Pasta, Quick Dinner