Mass-Builder Basil Pesto Lean Beef with Wholewheat Pasta, Green Beans & Mushrooms
Mass-Builder Basil Pesto Lean Beef with Wholewheat Pasta, Green Beans & Mushrooms brings Italian flavour to a plate that delivers 79g of protein for 1077 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 190g Beef Mince
- 270g pasta
- 80g green beans
- 80g mushrooms
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 15g pesto
- 15g almonds
- 20g rocket
Method
-
1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the green beans and mushrooms, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
-
2
Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
-
3
Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.
-
4
Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
-
5
Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the green beans and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
-
6
Build the plate: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and lean beef, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
-
7
Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.
Tap ingredients and steps to tick them off as you cook.