Cheesy Beefy Burrito Pasta
This Cheesy Beefy Burrito Pasta delivers 66g protein and 632 calories per serving, among the highest-protein pasta options for serious lifters. Batch-preps 7 servings on the stovetop in quick prep time, giving you dense nutrition in fewer containers. Built for muscle-building phases where you need substantial protein loads without cooking multiple meals.
Ingredients
- •2.5 lbs 93/7 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •250 g Yellow Onion
- •12 oz Rotini Pasta
- •16 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •1 Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •2 cup 2% Milk
- •1 cup Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •1 cup Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •60 g Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •4 g Garlic powder
Instructions
- 1Cook beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2Boil Barilla pasta according to package directions.
- 3When beef is halfway cooked, add onions and continue cooking.
- 4Make sauce by blending Fairlife milk, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, salt, garlic, and pepper.
- 5When beef is done, add pasta to beef pan.
- 6Add sauce mixture to pasta and beef. Simmer on medium while stirring for 4-5 minutes (do not boil).
- 7After 5 minutes, add sharp cheddar cheese and let melt.
- 8Add diced tomatoes and mix.
- 9Place into 7 meal prep containers.
Nutrition — Per Serving
632
calories
66g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
7 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cheesy Beefy Burrito Pasta have per serving?
Each serving contains 66g of protein and 632 calories with 22g fat and 45g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving options in the lineup, supporting aggressive muscle-building targets.
How long does Cheesy Beefy Burrito Pasta take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 7 servings per batch, so you're covering most of a week's meals in a single session. Divide the total cook time by 7 to see the actual time investment per meal.
Is Cheesy Beefy Burrito Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 66g protein per serving, this recipe is specifically built for muscle-building phases where maximizing protein intake is the priority. The 632 calories and 45g carbs support both training intensity and recovery demands.
