Creamy Beef and Mushroom Kale Pasta
A rich, savory beef pasta elevated with earthy mushrooms, fresh dill, and a luscious Greek yogurt sauce. Balanced with hearty kale for a comforting, protein-packed dinner.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kirsten + Lila
Kirsten created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of water to keep the sauce smooth.
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a large pot of salted water…
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Bring a large pot of salted water…
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Look for: al dente, then drain and set aside
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon until browned thoroughly.
Look for: browned thoroughly
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms directly to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Look for: the vegetables are tender
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Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and…
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and chopped kale. Cover the skillet and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the kale is completely wilted.
Look for: the kale is completely wilted
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Remove the skillet from the heat source…
Remove the skillet from the heat source and allow it to cool for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Stir in the plain Greek yogurt and…
Stir in the plain Greek yogurt and chopped fresh dill until a creamy, uniform sauce forms throughout the pan.
Look for: a creamy, uniform sauce forms throughout the pan
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Toss the cooked pasta into the beef…
Toss the cooked pasta into the beef and vegetable sauce. Divide into bowls and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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