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Trying to gain healthy weight or build muscle? These high-carb, high-protein meals helped me gain 10 lbs naturally—and they actually taste amazing! Perfect for lean bulking, post-workout recovery, or anyone needing more fuel in their day. These easy, balanced recipes are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—no complicated ingredients, just real food that gets results
Recipes:
Baked Penne with Cheese Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pound (450g) penne pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 pound (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven
: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Pasta
: Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente (firm but tender). Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
:
Heat olive oil
in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef or sausage (if using) and cook until browned.
Pour in the marinara sauce
and cream
, stirring to combine.
Season with Italian seasoning
, garlic powder
, onion powder
, salt, and pepper
.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
: Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet until coated.
Assemble the Dish
:
Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a baking dish.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella
and grated Parmesan cheese
evenly on top.
Bake
: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish and Serve
: Sprinkle with fresh parsley
and serve hot. Enjoy!
Let me know if you’d like more tips or tweaks!
