Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Estimated Calories: ~950 per serving
Protein: ~60g per serving
Carbs: ~90g per serving
Fat: ~28g per serving
Ingredients
Pasta
8–10 oz pasta
Protein
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey
Sauce
1 cup pasta sauce
Directions
Step 1 – Cook the Pasta Properly
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining so you can adjust the texture later.
You want it cooked through but still holding shape, not falling apart.
Step 2 – Build the Protein Base
Cook both ground beef and turkey together over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Let it brown before stirring too much so it develops some texture.
While it cooks, knock out 20 pushups. You’ve got time and you’re about to eat for growth.
Step 3 – Season and Finish Cooking
Add salt and pepper once the meat is mostly cooked. Stir and let it finish cooking until everything is evenly browned.
You want flavor built in, not added at the end.
Step 4 – Add the Sauce
Pour in the pasta sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. Stir occasionally so everything blends together and thickens slightly.
It should look cohesive, not like separate meat and sauce sitting in the same pan.
Step 5 – Combine Everything
Add the pasta into the pan and mix thoroughly so the sauce coats everything evenly. If it feels too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up.
You’re aiming for smooth and coated, not dry or clumpy.
Step 6 – Portion Like It’s a Real Meal
Divide into two large servings and don’t cut it down just to feel better about it. This is a growth meal, not something you snack on.
If it looks big, that’s because it is.
Step 7 – Sit Down and Finish It
Eat the full portion without distractions. No scrolling, no halfway breaks.
If you’re full, that means you’re finally eating enough.
