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

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
  • With the winter coming and bulking season sneaking up fast, high calorie meal preps are back on the menu for many of us. These Big Boy Baked Penne dishes are each over 1000 calories with 68g of protein.
    Here is the recipe: mealprepmanual.com/big-boy-ba...
    Lower Calorie Version: mealprepmanual.com/baked-penne/
    Nutritional Estimates from Spoonacular API.
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Komentáře • 219

  • @HippyKingJesus420
    @HippyKingJesus420 Před 10 měsíci +108

    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
    @youjustreadthis897 Před 10 měsíci +367

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

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  Před 10 měsíci +67

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

    • @yuvoox7239
      @yuvoox7239 Před 10 měsíci +2

      definitely !!

    • @Inyourbox-kr5uf
      @Inyourbox-kr5uf Před 10 měsíci

      @@TheMealPrepManualthank you! I need the help!

    • @adrianhochmann3091
      @adrianhochmann3091 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

    • @youjustreadthis897
      @youjustreadthis897 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@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+ 😅

  • @adeelali8417
    @adeelali8417 Před 3 měsíci +12

    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
      @carterberg4643 Před 3 měsíci

      You are a legend my friend

    • @adeelali8417
      @adeelali8417 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @rudalf180
    @rudalf180 Před 10 měsíci +21

    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.

  • @Vitamin3
    @Vitamin3 Před 6 měsíci +5

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

  • @jayshinebeatsakajamieo.8225
    @jayshinebeatsakajamieo.8225 Před 9 měsíci +11

    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

  • @nicoletapalbrooks8537
    @nicoletapalbrooks8537 Před 6 měsíci +8

    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!

  • @Kebutor
    @Kebutor Před 9 měsíci +3

    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!

  • @frenchiezzthetics
    @frenchiezzthetics Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @MrFunnyDad2024
    @MrFunnyDad2024 Před 10 měsíci +191

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

    • @Alanpoeta
      @Alanpoeta Před 9 měsíci +22

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

    • @shoobzy3431
      @shoobzy3431 Před 6 měsíci +5

      ​@@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

    • @user-qn2dw7mn3l
      @user-qn2dw7mn3l Před 5 měsíci +2

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

    • @nightfighter7452
      @nightfighter7452 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@user-qn2dw7mn3l
      As long as you don't over eat

    • @anthonyputnam9270
      @anthonyputnam9270 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

  • @NJ_plumbinkid
    @NJ_plumbinkid Před 8 měsíci +1

    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

  • @pac_kid7376
    @pac_kid7376 Před 9 měsíci

    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 :)

  • @thecooldude5677
    @thecooldude5677 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @jaedonlong4084
    @jaedonlong4084 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @adamrojas9235
    @adamrojas9235 Před 10 měsíci +3

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

  • @BorisGTech
    @BorisGTech Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @RYUKEN21304
    @RYUKEN21304 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @ipstax7568
    @ipstax7568 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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

  • @caeltv930
    @caeltv930 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @austinwest258
    @austinwest258 Před 5 měsíci

    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!

  • @DeepBluee-
    @DeepBluee- Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @mikesims6638
    @mikesims6638 Před 10 měsíci +11

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

  • @muggystar
    @muggystar Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome thanks so much josh! Love your recipes

  • @vijay-jw8gq
    @vijay-jw8gq Před 10 měsíci +9

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

  • @tombyrnes3072
    @tombyrnes3072 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @gavinchavis
    @gavinchavis Před 10 měsíci

    Yes sir love these meals. It’s bulking season

  • @funnyside6
    @funnyside6 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @Degenevesting
    @Degenevesting Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @Kebutor
    @Kebutor Před 10 měsíci

    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.

  • @Galaxy_Gamer7
    @Galaxy_Gamer7 Před 8 měsíci

    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😀

  • @maxmontano3433
    @maxmontano3433 Před 10 měsíci +11

    No way I never thought this day would come

  • @bjwoodruff
    @bjwoodruff Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @MrJwoodhal13
    @MrJwoodhal13 Před 5 měsíci

    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

  • @Xtreme3900HD
    @Xtreme3900HD Před 10 měsíci

    Love these man! What about some big boy breakfasts?

  • @feloniousc1235
    @feloniousc1235 Před 10 měsíci

    Just cooked this one. Soooo good!

  • @ike2k4
    @ike2k4 Před 10 měsíci +4

    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

  • @rylanning
    @rylanning Před 10 měsíci

    This looks soooo good

  • @TheSodeska
    @TheSodeska Před 3 dny

    Made it, ate for 5 days, awesome recipe.

  • @Zathren
    @Zathren Před 10 měsíci +6

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

  • @denisesc21
    @denisesc21 Před 7 měsíci

    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.😅

  • @aetrew5499
    @aetrew5499 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @hooliganSKATE
    @hooliganSKATE Před 10 měsíci

    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!

  • @Andriej69
    @Andriej69 Před 10 měsíci +4

    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!

  • @gambarusso
    @gambarusso Před 10 měsíci

    Just found your channel. Thank you!

  • @AlgyFonts
    @AlgyFonts Před 10 měsíci

    This is art

  • @bigg2232
    @bigg2232 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @EdwardAlcala
    @EdwardAlcala Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @nightfighter7452
    @nightfighter7452 Před 5 měsíci

    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!

  • @jlanier1996
    @jlanier1996 Před 10 měsíci

    Just in time!

  • @Alt_77
    @Alt_77 Před 10 měsíci +2

    As an Italian I approve this

  • @HPmcDoogle
    @HPmcDoogle Před 4 měsíci

    This is perfect for my OMAD plan.

  • @jgeyer66
    @jgeyer66 Před 7 měsíci

    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
      @michaelg.4562 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @vvoof2601
      @vvoof2601 Před 6 měsíci

      @@michaelg.4562 Objective facts right here!

  • @eqooos
    @eqooos Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @astridsalazar123
    @astridsalazar123 Před 10 měsíci +1

    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
      @TheMealPrepManual  Před 10 měsíci +1

      And dividing it into more servings 👍

    • @Covshooter556
      @Covshooter556 Před 8 měsíci

      @@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!

  • @yamomwasthebomb7159
    @yamomwasthebomb7159 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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
    @taylorsibits8606 Před měsícem

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

  • @michaelpaul3481
    @michaelpaul3481 Před 10 měsíci

    It’s always bulking season! 😎

  • @unglud
    @unglud Před 2 měsíci

    I portion them in ikea glass boxes first and then baked

  • @ChaseKayzer
    @ChaseKayzer Před 10 měsíci +3

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

  • @wilsontom2575
    @wilsontom2575 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @Drisurk
    @Drisurk Před 10 měsíci

    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? 🙏

  • @yoelmorales208
    @yoelmorales208 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing video

  • @pedrohernandez7570
    @pedrohernandez7570 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Was not prepared for ‘big ass pot" lmao 😂

  • @cameronmattison411
    @cameronmattison411 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @moodyxepher3729
    @moodyxepher3729 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @firstname4337
    @firstname4337 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @WesterlyWilderness
    @WesterlyWilderness Před 2 dny

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

  • @danielhrdy2592
    @danielhrdy2592 Před 10 měsíci

    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

  • @ryou6453
    @ryou6453 Před 3 měsíci

    Gotta love eating

  • @xaedris
    @xaedris Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @FM_Flop290
    @FM_Flop290 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @TheMealPrepManual
      @TheMealPrepManual  Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @JoshuaKevinPerry
    @JoshuaKevinPerry Před 10 měsíci +9

    Need some higher protein high calorie dishes.

    • @alexs6485
      @alexs6485 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @uniworkhorse
    @uniworkhorse Před 10 měsíci

    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
      @ATaylor9223 Před 10 měsíci +1

      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

  • @tunacakr2226
    @tunacakr2226 Před 10 měsíci

    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 🫡

  • @cloudedBeats
    @cloudedBeats Před 10 měsíci

    You are the bomb!!

  • @Jacket84
    @Jacket84 Před 10 měsíci

    the Tuxedo picture. were you a best man?

  • @mr.pregnant7896
    @mr.pregnant7896 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks bro

  • @oscardanson7127
    @oscardanson7127 Před 10 měsíci

    right so because I'm strange and don't like cheese is the cheese like 20% of the calories I kind of imagen it is a high % of the calories.

  • @kimbobreaker7890
    @kimbobreaker7890 Před 9 měsíci

    Love your 1000+ calorie meals !

  • @stiffeification
    @stiffeification Před 10 měsíci +20

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

  • @trystanfriend9732
    @trystanfriend9732 Před 10 měsíci

    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.

  • @bfor1232
    @bfor1232 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @noturbiz4670
    @noturbiz4670 Před 9 měsíci

    Would this be good with whole grain pasta ?

  • @sebfletcher8094
    @sebfletcher8094 Před 2 měsíci

    how should i re-heat these to eat out the fridge?

  • @noahwolf3253
    @noahwolf3253 Před 9 dny

    How can I store the servings? Is the food still good if I cook the it on Sunday for the whole week until Friday?

  • @mk30258
    @mk30258 Před 5 měsíci

    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

  • @ZelltisExx
    @ZelltisExx Před 10 měsíci +5

    Seems like I'm bulking on the regular 😂

  • @AJ12Gamer
    @AJ12Gamer Před 10 měsíci +1

    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. 😭

  • @ashleeminnow8453
    @ashleeminnow8453 Před 7 měsíci +2

    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
      @TheMealPrepManual  Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @groovyhueyofficial
    @groovyhueyofficial Před 10 měsíci

    make a orange chicken video please!

  • @ethan-knight
    @ethan-knight Před 15 dny

    I personally love spinich

  • @imanishay
    @imanishay Před 4 měsíci

    Can I use tomato pasata instead of chopped tomatoes I hate tomatoes

  • @hamzaaouad2856
    @hamzaaouad2856 Před 8 měsíci

    can we change ground beef for chicken

  • @OoFedericoO
    @OoFedericoO Před 8 měsíci

    Can u replace the ricotta cheese?

  • @vazdabilo6983
    @vazdabilo6983 Před 8 měsíci

    Do u store it in fridge or freezer

  • @ravenj4068
    @ravenj4068 Před 8 měsíci

    Great recipe, ate it all week. Thanks. Please More ike this

  • @carvermckay
    @carvermckay Před 9 dny

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

  • @darkmentalmaster
    @darkmentalmaster Před 9 měsíci

    Running all my ingredients through myfitnesspal this comes out far closer to 4000kcal total than 5000kcal. I don't think I missed anything out/messed up and actually went higher on some things like 450g pasta and 1kg of beef...still good for making 4 1000kcal meals tho I guess?

  • @josuecl2544
    @josuecl2544 Před 7 měsíci

    how much money?

  • @patriciamckay384
    @patriciamckay384 Před 9 měsíci

    I’ve watched a ton of meal prep videos and most show one meal for all seven or five days and for me personally surely that gets pretty boring eating the same meal each day. Am I missing something?