Beef Bacon Pasta
This Beef Bacon Pasta delivers 67g protein and 600 calories per serving across 10 batch portions. Cooks entirely on the stovetop in one session, eliminating the oven step while maximizing yield. Supports sustained muscle gain by delivering enough calories and protein to fuel recovery between heavy training sessions.
Ingredients
- •3 lbs 96/4 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •3 Bell Pepper, chopped(450g)
- •2 Yellow Onion, chopped(300g)
- •1.3 lbs Bacon
- •8 Rotini Pasta(456g)
- •880 g Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •30 g Honey
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •50 g Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat (Neufchatel)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •50 g Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1 2% Milk(0g)
Instructions
- 1Cook peppers and onions on hot skillet with pepper, garlic salt, and garlic powder for 5 minutes
- 2Add beef (no additional seasoning) and cook
- 3Cook bacon, add bacon grease back to meat and peppers
- 4Boil pasta
- 5Blend all sauce ingredients together
- 6Combine everything in a large pot
- 7Divide into 10 meal prep containers (each 16.9-17.2 ounces)
Nutrition — Per Serving
600
calories
67g
protein
18g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beef Bacon Pasta have per serving?
Each serving delivers 67g of protein at 600 calories with 18g fat and 45g carbs. This macro profile supports serious protein targets while keeping calories moderate enough for controlled muscle gain.
How long does Beef Bacon Pasta take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 10 servings in one batch session, meaning you cook once and eat across the week. This is an efficient way to prep multiple complete meals without repeated cooking.
Is Beef Bacon Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 67g protein and 600 calories per serving, this recipe is well-positioned for muscle gain with substantial protein delivery and moderate calories for a pasta-based meal. The carbs support training without excessive caloric bloat.
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