Pepperoni Pasta Bake
This Pepperoni Pasta Bake delivers 59g protein and 1053 calories per serving, making it a complete dinner that handles most of your daily protein in one meal. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop for batch cooking. Build this into your weekly rotation on training days when calorie and protein targets run higher.
Ingredients
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(454g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned(480g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(480g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Turkey pepperoni
- •Optional Toppings: Chopped Fresh Basil Or Italian Parsley, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2Cook pasta in generously-salted water until al dente according to package instructions.
- 3While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until it is cooked and translucent. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute more, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
- 4Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain the water and return the pasta back to the pot. Stir in the garlic/onion mixture, the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Mozzarella (reserve a small handful of the cheese for the topping), Parmesan and pepperonis. Mix until well-blended.
- 5Transfer the pasta to a greased baking dish, and then sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to brown around the edges.
- 6Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1053
calories
59g
protein
35g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 125g
- Saturated fat
- 17.9g
- Sodium
- 1948 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.4g
4 servings per batch · ~554g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pepperoni Pasta Bake have per serving?
Each serving delivers 59g of protein and 1053 calories, with 35g fat and 125g carbs. The carb-to-protein ratio is ideal for post-workout meals or high-volume eating days.
How long does Pepperoni Pasta Bake take to prep?
This quick prep recipe makes 4 servings via stovetop cooking, batching an entire week of hearty dinners in one session. Minimal active time relative to serving count.
Is Pepperoni Pasta Bake good for muscle gain?
At 59g protein with 125g carbs per serving, this recipe is structured for muscle gain phases where carbohydrates fuel training and recovery. The 1053 calories per serving supports the caloric surplus needed to build muscle.
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