Pasta Shells with Ground Beef! 💙Creamy, cozy, and SO filling — without blowing your points.High-protein beef, tender pasta shells, and a zero-point creamy sauce….

WW Points (per serving):

3–5 points

 depending on  pasta brand

(Use chickpea pasta or whole-wheat pasta for lowest points.)

Ingredients (LOWEST POINT VERSION)

Protein

• 300 g 96–99% lean  ground beef(VERY lean — lowest points)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups chickpea pasta shells (or whole-wheat mini shells). Sauce

½ cup beef or chicken broth (low sodium)

1 cup crushed tomatoes or no-sugar tomato sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

Salt + pepper to taste

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Creamy element (VERY LOW POINT). ¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt (makes it creamy without points)

Optional toppings

2 tbsp light mozzarella (1 point per serving)
— optional — leave out for 0 additional points

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta shells
   • Boil according to package instructions.
   • Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the beef
   • Spray a non-stick pan with cooking spray.
   • Add onion + garlic and sauté until soft.
   • Add lean ground beef and cook until browned.
   • Drain any excess liquid if needed.
5. Make the sauce
   • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
   • Simmer 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
7. Make it creamy
   • Remove the pan from heat.
   • Stir in Greek yogurt (don’t add it while boiling — it may curdle).
   • Mix well until creamy.
9. Combine
   • Add cooked pasta shells into the beef mixture.
   • Stir everything together until well coated.
11. Serve
    • Add optional light cheese on top if desired.