The WW Creamy Beef Ranch Pasta Skillet is a tasty dish. It has 205 calories per serving and takes 28 minutes to make. You may serve your WW Creamy Beef Ranch Pasta Skillet at parties, occasions, festivals, events, functions, lunches, or dinners. It contains high-fiber pasta, lean ground beef, cooking spray, onion, garlic, low-sodium ranch seasoning, fat-free low-sodium beef broth, unsweetened almond milk, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, fat-free shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, zucchini, black pepper, paprika, and fresh parsley. Also, you may pair your meal with garden salad, Greek salad, cucumber tomato salad, roasted broccoli, steamed carrots, roasted cauliflower, or vegetable soup. You may keep your dish in the refrigerator for 4 days. This dish is not difficult to make, as the instructions are simple.
STATS:
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Servings: 6
- Cooking Time: 18 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 205 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Colander
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
- Medium cooking pot
- Cutting board
- Large nonstick skillet
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 oz high-fiber rotini or penne pasta
- 12 oz extra lean ground beef
- Cooking spray
- 1 small diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp low-sodium ranch seasoning
- One cup fat-free low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- Half cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- Half tsp black pepper
- Quarter tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
HIGH-FIBER PASTA:
- It gives low calories and makes your dish more filling. Also, it blends easily with your creamy sauces. This is the basic component in your recipe; we may use any shape of pasta of your own choice. You may use whole wheat pasta or chickpea pasta as another idea.
FAT-FREE CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We use it to give a cheesy taste and creaminess to your dish. You may replace it with reduced-fat mozzarella or reduced-fat cheddar cheese as per your preference.
EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF:
- It provides a rich taste and keeps your meal low in fat. Also, it gives high protein, which makes your dish satisfying. You may utilize ground turkey breast or ground chicken breast as per your choice.
COOKING SPRAY:
- Cooking spray replaces the need for oil in your dish. It makes your vegetables soft and gives low calories & fat. Also, it avoids stickiness and makes your recipe light. You may use 1 tbsp olive oil as per your choice.
NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:
- It makes your sauce creamy and gives protein to your dish. Also, it provides creaminess & low calories to your meal. You may use fat-free sour cream as an alternative.
ONION:
- Onion makes a flavorful base for your skillet and gives depth to your creamy sauce. We may use sweet onion or onion powder as per your choice.
GARLIC:
- Garlic gives a warm and savory taste to your meal. It improves the taste of the ranch and gives aroma to your dish. You may use garlic powder or roasted garlic as an alternative.
RANCH SEASONING:
- It contains herbs, onion, garlic, and spices that give your dish a creamy ranch taste quickly. This is the main flavor in your pasta; also, it saves your time. You may utilize homemade ranch seasoning or onion soup mix as another option.
FAT-FREE LOW-SODIUM BEEF BROTH:
- It makes moisture for your sauce and gives the beef a taste without including extra fat. Also, it provides a savory taste and keeps your salt level low. You may use chicken broth or bone broth as another idea.
UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:
- We use it to make your sauce creamy & thin. It gives low calories and blends well with other components. You may replace it with unsweetened oat milk, cashew milk, or unsweetened soy milk as per your preference.
PARSLEY:
- Fresh parsley will provide color and freshness at the end of your cooking. Also, it improves the creamy taste and richness in your meal. You may use fresh cilantro, chives, or green onions as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will cook your pasta according to the box instructions using a medium pot.
- Drain your pasta & place aside.
- You will coat your large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and warm it on medium flame.
- We will cook diced onion and zucchini for four minutes & garlic for 30 seconds to make them soft.
- Now, break extra lean ground beef with a spoon in your skillet and cook until it turns brown.
- You will mix ranch seasoning, black pepper, and paprika, then pour beef broth and almond milk & simmer for two minutes.
- Then cook spinach and reduce the flame to low.
- Slowly stir the Greek yogurt to make your mixture smooth and creamy.
- Now stir your cooked pasta in the skillet and coat evenly with the mixture.
- Lastly, sprinkle fat-free cheddar cheese on your pasta, then gently stir and garnish with parsley.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Greek Salad
BREADS:
- Whole Wheat Garlic Bread
- Toasted Sourdough Bread
SOUPS:
- Lentil Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
TIPS:
- You will stir the Greek yogurt on a low flame so it does not start curdling.
- We will utilize freshly grated cheese to melt it smoothly.
- Also, you should not cook your pasta too much, so it remains firm.
- You may add mushrooms or broccoli if you want extra vegetables in your dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your meal in the vessel for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your pasta for 60 days.
FAQs:
Should I use regular pasta in my recipe?
- Yes, but high-fiber pasta gives more filling and makes your dish lighter.
Can I use another cheese in my dish?
- Yes, you may use reduced-fat mozzarella as per your choice.
Is my sauce still creamy without cream cheese?
- Yes, Greek yogurt makes your sauce creamy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 14 grams
Total Carbs: 21 g
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 23 g
Iron: 2.3 milligrams
Calcium: 175 mg
Sodium: 335 milligrams
Potassium: 480 mg
Vitamin A: 2300 IU
Calories: 205
Weight Watcher Points: 3 Points