Steakhouse White Cheddar Protein Pasta
This Steakhouse White Cheddar Protein Pasta delivers 72g protein and 620 calories per serving—matching the protein content of two chicken breasts in pasta form. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in minimal time, giving you a high-protein carb meal ready for post-workout refueling. Built for lifters who need to hit protein targets without abandoning the foods they actually want to eat.
Ingredients
- •3 lbs 93/7 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •5 g Garlic powder
- •5 g Yellow Onion
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •400 g Tomato
- •1 Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 cup Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •1 cup Cottage Cheese (2%)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •1 cup Skim Milk
- •1 tbsp Garlic powder
- •1 tbsp Yellow Onion
Instructions
- 1Season beef with salt, garlic, onion, and pepper. Cook.
- 2Boil entire box of Barilla protein pasta.
- 3Blend all sauce ingredients together.
- 4Add pasta, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and sharp white cheddar cheese to beef.
- 5Mix and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- 6Let cool for 10 minutes.
- 7Place into 6 meal prep containers.
Nutrition — Per Serving
620
calories
72g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
6 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Steakhouse White Cheddar Protein Pasta have per serving?
Each serving contains 72g of protein and 620 calories with a macro split of 23g fat and 33g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving options in the PrepForge library, making it efficient for meeting daily protein targets in a single meal.
How long does Steakhouse White Cheddar Protein Pasta take to prep?
The recipe uses quick prep methods on the stovetop and yields 6 servings at once. You can batch-prepare an entire week's worth of this meal in under an hour total, leaving you more time for training and recovery.
Is Steakhouse White Cheddar Protein Pasta good for muscle gain?
At 72g protein per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-200g daily protein is critical. The moderate carb content (33g) supports workout performance without excess calories, letting you stay in a controlled surplus.
