Weight Watchers Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Ingredients (LOWEST POINT VERSION)

Protein

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

Pasta

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

Sauce

• 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
• ½ cup beef or chicken broth (low sodium)

Creamy element (VERY LOW POINT)

Beef spice blend

• 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.