Sauté the aromatics and beef

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
• Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

Add the liquids and seasonings

• Pour in the beef stock and almond milk.
• Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning and paprika.
• Add the low calorie tomato sauce.

Add the pasta and cheese

• Stir in the protein pasta and fat free cheddar.
• Mix everything together.

Season and simmer

• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Let it simmer until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.