High Calorie Meal Prep for Muscle Gain | Big Boy Baked Penne

[@adeelali8417]

340g Penne/Pasta 200g/1 medium Onion 15 clove of fresh garlic 280g of Spinach 900g Beef/Mince on Med/High heat w/1tbsp Olive Oil Season salt and pepper Add onions and garlic Continue cooking the beef until browned Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 2 cans of crushed tomatoes 1tbsp of basil, oregano and salt Reduce the heat to low/med Dump in Spinach Add in the pasta 13x9 casserole dish Add half to the bottom Add Ricotta cheese Add the rest to the top Add cheese (Mozarella) Bake 200C for 30 minutes

[@carterberg4643]

You are a legend my friend

[@adeelali8417]

@@carterberg4643 Just made it and it's scrumptious!!

[@HippyKingJesus420]

I've been exclusively making your meal preps for about 4 months now. Im a shift worker and these things have been saving my life. Your food has made me feel so much better as I used to be a takeout king before eating TMPM food. Got inspired to just started hitting the gym 2 weeks ago 🤘 Thanks man.

[@youjustreadthis897]

Yes Josh! Please keep the high calorie meal prep ideas coming :)

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I’m going to try and do one a month for the next few months 🫡

[@yuvoox7239]

definitely !!

[@Inyourbox-kr5uf]

@@TheMealPrepManualthank you! I need the help!

[@adrianhochmann3091]

Cause we are mostly big boys watching and we need your help to get stacked

[@youjustreadthis897]

@@adrianhochmann3091 I'm 5"7" tall and only 71kg so im not that much of big boy but i eat like someone who weighs 100kg+ 😅

[@rudalf180]

This is what makes this channel so good. You encourage people to use the recipe as an inspiration and do what they want with what they have. Not to mention its real hearty food that is also healthy.

[@nicoletapalbrooks8537]

My son just asked me to make this for him. Holy smokes and as I'm taking it out of the oven I'm like WOOOOOOOW! Thank you for this!

[@jayshinebeatsakajamieo.8225]

I cooked this for my son last week and this is the best baked pasta I have ever eaten. I followed the instructions and recipe just reduced the spinach and added carrots. One can diced tomatoes had Basilikum and the other oregano flavor. I'm not on a weight diet or muscle gain but this recipe will def. cooked once a month. It's really tasty. Thank you for the recipe

[@MrHandyDad]

No, its not just you. I often wonder about the food paradox: good stuff taste bad, bad stuff taste good...

[@Alanpoeta]

Unhealthy food is usually processed and made with the goal of being as addictive as possible, so that's why

[@shoobzy3431]

​@@AlanpoetaOn top of that even if you try and eat "healthier" at a restaurant 9/10 times they will use an ungodly amount of butter, oil or other fats and condiments that end up rivaling the unhealthy options calorie wise

[@АзаматБидов]

​@@shoobzy3431trust me animal fat is your best friend, so good fatty meat with butter is pure health.

[@nightfighter7452]

​@@АзаматБидов As long as you don't over eat

[@anthonyputnam9270]

Animal fats are very good for you so just throw it into any kind of healthy meal and it was taste much better

[@maxmontano3433]

No way I never thought this day would come

[@TheMealPrepManual]

lol

[@Vitamin3]

Been using your meal prep meals for a little over a year now, and this is one of my favorite by far

[@Andriej69]

Quite ironically I'm gonna have to replace onion and garlic with something else, had to take a long break from your recipies due to being diagnosed with IBD. Good thing it's under control now, but any kind of protein powder and gas-generating ingredients are off limits. Anyway, good to see you going strong!

[@ike2k4]

Try frozen spinach, just chuck a couple of lumps on. Same result but much less room taken up in storage before cooking.. a bag in the freezer lasts a while and costs much less

[@Kebutor]

I made it again! This time I took half of a head of green cabbage and minced it into almost rice like quality, that way when I added the sauce it looked like it was cottage cheese, and then layered it with cottage cheese. I'm absolutely stoked for it when it comes out of the oven! Thank you a thousand times over for the awesome meal prep ideas!

[@pac_kid7376]

Man finally some normal (we can say non traditional) meals. In all videos I have just seen a basic well known recipes everybody knows already, but your channel looks pretty good showing us some different new options for high caloric meals. Thank you man for doing this. Please make some more vegetarians high caloric versions :)

[@mikesims6638]

Love'em man. You've been feeding me for over a month. Planning on making this one tomorrow!

[@ipstax7568]

Hey man! I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your recipes i am trying to bulk and since i found your channel the recipes never EVER disappointed me each one of them is an absolute banger

[@vijay-jw8gq]

just made your 1000 calorie chili, cant wait to make this next week looks great

[@thecooldude5677]

JOSH 😩 this recipe is bomb !! made it for this week meal prep , you are the best fr fr

[@NJ_plumbinkid]

Dude I found your channel and have loved meal prepping. Thank you for the content. It’s great and the recipes have been amazing everytime

[@Degenevesting]

I just made this, but doubled the meat portion for anabolic status. The fat content is around 100g, so hope that works for you, but she goes hard as hell for my macros. Champion vid Josh.

[@macureli3866]

I'm not really a good cook but I tried to make this today and it turned out really good! It was really tasty.

[@Zathren]

I see he raided my brain for pasta dishes. Only difference is this is usually my cheat meal for the week haha.

[@Kebutor]

Made the meal, substituted a pound of beef to use up the other half of the cabbage from another meal you showed. Penne came in 16 ounces, mixed it all together and the result caused another casserole to made, so I have two big casseroles and I'm not even mad.

[@frenchiezzthetics]

YESS. Thanks a lot Josh. Gotta bring us more of these they make my bulking experience very enjoyable.

[@nightfighter7452]

Just made this a couple days ago. I added slightly higher amounts of everything just because thats how it works sometimes (and i couldnt find low fat ricotta cheese??). I divided it into 7 servings to last a full week and even those helpings looked way to big to eat in one sitting. All that to say, im surprised at how easy it was to get down! I finished an 800 calorie dish in like 10 minutes😂 Its so good!

[@austinwest258]

I’ll take more “Big Boy” 1,000 calorie meals pleaseeee!!! Also, love your videos. They are actually fun to watch because of your dry humor!

[@adamrojas9235]

YOO, ill def be making this one next week! I made your meatballs today and im so excited to have it for the week!

[@RYUKEN21304]

I just found you’re account and it looks very promising! I’m going to cook this meal this weekend and see how it goes! I love the content and the humour is hilarious

[@DeepBluee-]

Tried it - easy to make, tasty and cheap exactly what I need in my life

[@jgeyer66]

Made this last night and it was a big hit with the family. And left plenty for rest of week. Nobody noticed the repugnant spinach or the whole wheat penne (market didn’t have gluten free but I’ll look for it and do that next time). Keep these coming-much appreciated!!

[@michaelg.4562]

No reason to use gluten free unless you are gluten intolerant. Whole grain is healthier.

[@vvoof2601]

@@michaelg.4562 Objective facts right here!

[@TheSodeska]

Made it, ate for 5 days, awesome recipe.

[@astridsalazar123]

I wanted to make a low cal version of this and was very happy to find it already linked in the description😎 also can’t believe how much of a calorie difference it makes by just using lean beef!! Anyway thanks for sharing!!

[@TheMealPrepManual]

And dividing it into more servings 👍

[@Covshooter556]

@@TheMealPrepManual that’s what I’m planning to do this week with this recipe. Based of your numbers it looks like 6 servings should be about 867 cal, 39 fat, 56 protein… and easier cutting and putting into containers once complete!

[@Alt_77]

As an Italian I approve this

[@bjwoodruff]

Ive watched all your videos so I know your hate for vegetables but this video took that to a new levels.

[@yamomwasthebomb7159]

When I saw the macros, I kept waiting for a protein powder or something that would make it that dense. But no, this is just a regular dish that my mom would make as a normal-ass dinner.

[@taylorsibits8606]

If you dice up carrots super small they hide in red sauce super easy!

[@aetrew5499]

You've been feeding me for many moons Josh. Thanks!

[@TheMealPrepManual]

You bet!

[@funnyside6]

Hey Josh, thanks for another good meal! Love the humor too!

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

Need some higher protein high calorie dishes.

[@alexs6485]

If it’s a high calorie meal and you’re eating on a surplus, no you don’t lmao. You should be getting all the protein you need daily anyway.

[@BorisGTech]

Good job sir, keep ‘em coming. I’ll learn how to cook soon!

[@tombyrnes3072]

Such good videos! Absolute legend. Thanks for putting measurements in grams too for us metric blokes

[@stiffeification]

damn son you got me at gluten free pasta (celiac here). For sure gonna make this. Also bulking atm lol

[@TheMealPrepManual]

🫡🫡🫡

[@MrJwoodhal13]

Im bad at following instruction but turns out this is difficult to mess up. It's pretty darn good. Here's to bulk season. Cheers

[@WesterlyWilderness]

You can also use venison mince for a higher dose of protein 👍

[@wilsontom2575]

i cant wait to move out so i can cook on my own

[@Galaxy_Gamer7]

I just made this and it was soo good, I wasnt able to find ricotta cheese so i substituted it with Philadelphia cream cheese and it was amazing. Looking forward to bring it to work😀

[@pedrohernandez7570]

Was not prepared for ‘big ass pot" lmao 😂

[@denisesc21]

I feel like I should watch your videos for the nutrition. And I do. But I also snort laugh and that makes it even better.😅

[@bfor1232]

Yall know you can just switch out the low fat items for higher fat items in any recipe and it turns into a "bulking" recipe right? Like just use 80/20 beef instead of 90/10. Or just add butter or oil.

[@caeltv930]

Thank you! This worked great for my first meal prep.

[@b1_ferg]

Came for the recipe. Subbed for the vegetable rant.

[@ChaseKayzer]

I need more bulk recipes, I made this one immediately and it was amazing.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Glad you liked it!!

[@moodyxepher3729]

Am I the only person who loves Parsley??? Parsley has so much flavor.

[@jaedonlong4084]

this looks so easy and delicous, im gonna give it a go, thank you!

[@Xtreme3900HD]

Love these man! What about some big boy breakfasts?

[@gavinchavis]

Yes sir love these meals. It’s bulking season

[@hooliganSKATE]

You should do a bbq chicken Mac and cheese! I did one recently based on a few recipes I found, and I bet you’d make a killer recipe for this!

[@ZelltisExx]

Seems like I'm bulking on the regular 😂

[@cameronmattison411]

i made this and accidentally missed a can of tomatoes at the store and had diff noodles, still was so good

[@muggystar]

Awesome thanks so much josh! Love your recipes

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Glad you like them!

[@marianamarron4637]

this was delicious. thank you.

[@firstname4337]

great video -- appreciate the metric and imperial measurements -- I know prices vary over time, but it would have been nice to get a price per meal at the time the video was made

[@uniworkhorse]

I'm a tall skinny dude who cycles everyday (nearly 650 calories burned) as my commute and it's hard for me to comfortably hit my calorie intake AND have enough energy to justify work out at the end of the day. Hopefully by using more of your high calorie meals I can not feel like a corpse and go to the gym more often!

[@ATaylor9223]

Get more fats in ur diet Peanut butter Olive oil Coconut oil Almonds Cashews Avacodo To name a few By increasing ur fat intake ull increase ur overall calorie intake as fats are 2x more cal dense than pro or carb so eat these with an Avacodo for each on the side or drizzle some olive or Coconut oil on top to add more total cals GOOD LUCK 👍 BROTHA STAY CONSISTENT

[@AJ12Gamer]

Josh, please tell me that you made a grocery list of items mostly used in your recipes? I want to live the Snack City lifestyle. 😭

[@TheMealPrepManual]

i haven't yet

[@eqooos]

Best Stuff i cooked last Months. Thanks man. rly rly good one. Even i thougt i hate spinach. nothing wrong about this one

[@HPmcDoogle]

This is perfect for my OMAD plan.

[@JoeB-p6y]

Have each one with a full garlic bread and a pint of full fat milk

[@feloniousc1235]

Just cooked this one. Soooo good!

[@doubleeeeeee]

This is basically a baked ziti, which is always welcome in this household

[@jlanier1996]

Just in time!

[@ashleeminnow8453]

I have no kitchen experience so please excuse what is likely a stupid question - but would blending the spinach or using a food processor make the spinach way smaller?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

it could. It might make everything turn a weird brown color

[@unglud]

I portion them in ikea glass boxes first and then baked

[@AlgyFonts]

This is art

[@carvermckay]

I laughed my ass off at the ass clown comment. That alone earned my subscription

[@bigg2232]

Hey Josh, love the recipe! How big is the pot you use? Need to get a bigger one to git this all in!

[@danielhrdy2592]

Lol this one is an instant classic, I already make this but with the typical 500g of ground beef/pork/mix and not baking it afterwads and it lasts me for like 2,5 meals. Overeating problem while bulking. Great recipe though

[@tunacakr2226]

Can you make some chicken based high calorie meals instead of ground beef. I’ve made 4-5 of your high calorie recipies of yours in a row and all has ground beef as protein and I’m about to turn into a 225 pounds of ground beef for myself. Keep up the great work 🫡

[@michaelpaul3481]

It’s always bulking season! 😎

[@MikesytT]

Really good video and recipe! But how do you keep that in the fridge for 5 days without it getting bad??

[@EdwardAlcala]

MORE BIG BOY MEALS!!!!!!!!

[@rylanning]

This looks soooo good

[@mk30258]

Ingredients list (UK version) Penne pasta (340 grams) Medium onion (200 grams) Fresh garlic (about 4 cloves, approximately 15 grams) Spinach (283 grams) Sunflower oil (15 grams) Beef mince (85/15 fat ratio, 908 grams) Canned diced tomatoes (794 grams) Canned crushed tomatoes (794 grams) Dried basil (2 grams) Dried oregano (2 grams) Salt and pepper Part-skim ricotta cheese (425 grams) Shredded mozzarella cheese (112 grams) Shredded Parmesan cheese (50 grams) Chopped parsley for garnish

[@ryou6453]

Gotta love eating

[@gambarusso]

Just found your channel. Thank you!

[@AnthonyBruns]

Bro, the written recipe calls for double the amount of tomatoes that you use in the video. I’m sure it’ll still taste ok, but I got way more food than I bargained for

[@Jacket84]

the Tuxedo picture. were you a best man?

[@FM_Flop290]

When you've made them, could you show us one you stored in the fridge or freezer & how you reheat it.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I just put it in the fridge and then microwave it until it’s hot

[@Drisurk]

Hey Josh! I know you’ve made an AMAZING deconstructed chicken pot pie. Do you think we can get a high protein low calorie Shepard’s Pie? 🙏

[@xaedris]

Grilled cauliflower or simply stir fried is great if mixed in with something already tasty Granted Pasta with it idk .

[@ethan-knight]

I personally love spinich

[@johncarver6919]

i’m lost. i’m doing the math and i’m coming out short? 875 below are the totals i got penne - 1215 ground beef (93/7) - 1380 diced tomatoes - 165 crushed tomatoes - 260 onion - 85 garlic - 5 ricotta (didn’t find low fat at target) - 550 mozzarella- 320 parmesan - 195 spinach - 85 oil - 120 am i missing something?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

You used leaner beef

[@johncarver6919]

@@TheMealPrepManual ah shit lol. i didn’t realize there was that big of a difference in the calories. thank you!

[@groovyhueyofficial]

make a orange chicken video please!

[@yoelmorales208]

Amazing video

[@WesterlyWilderness]

For anybody wants to know how to cook ground beef properly , watch Marco Pierre white making Ragu

[@nickelgruss9374]

Keck yeah

[@MangoXDkd]

"some ass clown" 🤣

[@JeremyHansPatrick]

Add some msg to the tomato sauce it makes it so much more flavourful and adds nothing in carbs or nutrition. A tbspoon for this amount is enough

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Good idea

[@pubcollize]

cooked-down tomato already has msg in it, and parmesan does too.

[@JeremyHansPatrick]

@@pubcollize Yes, this is true. But increasing the glutamine content makes it even more savoury, this is pretty well established. That is why I always add parmesan, but I also add msg to the tomato sauce. You can try it easily for yourself, make a tomato sauce, split them in two, and add MSG to one and just try tasting the difference. If you taste no difference, add a bit more. If it starts numbing your tongue then you added too much.

[@pubcollize]

@@JeremyHansPatrick I didn't say adding msg to cooked-down tomatoes with parmesan doesn't add glutamates...

[@kimbobreaker7890]

Love your 1000+ calorie meals !

[@julydaniels]

My boy really doesn’t like cauliflower😂😭

[@cloudedBeats]

You are the bomb!!

[@trystanfriend9732]

On the recipe link you give it says 3 cans of diced tomatoes and 1 can crushed but in the vid you used 2 of each.