Meals In This Prep
Overnight Oats
Pesto Penne
Mushroom Alfredo
Egg & Toast
Marinara Pasta Bake
Carbonara
Pasta Primavera
5-Day Meal Plan
Day 1 — Monday
Breakfast: Overnight Oats
Lunch: Pesto Penne
Dinner: Mushroom Alfredo
Day 2 — Tuesday
Breakfast: Egg & Toast
Lunch: Marinara Pasta Bake
Dinner: Carbonara
Day 3 — Wednesday
Breakfast: Overnight Oats
Lunch: Pasta Primavera
Dinner: Pesto Penne
Day 4 — Thursday
Breakfast: Egg & Toast
Lunch: Mushroom Alfredo
Dinner: Marinara Pasta Bake
Day 5 — Friday
Breakfast: Overnight Oats
Lunch: Carbonara
Dinner: Pasta Primavera
Daily Nutrition (Approx.)
Calories
2000
Protein
70g
Carbs
280g
Fat
65g
Fiber
25g
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Cook each pasta shape separately al dente.
- 2
Pesto penne: toss with basil pesto and parmesan.
- 3
Mushroom alfredo: sauté mushrooms, add cream and parmesan, toss with fettuccine.
- 4
Marinara bake: mix pasta with marinara, top with mozzarella, bake 375°F 20 min.
- 5
Carbonara: toss hot pasta with egg/parmesan mixture (off heat) and crispy mushroom bacon.
- 6
Primavera: sauté veggies, toss with pasta and olive oil.
- 7
Portion into 10 lunch/dinner containers.
Storage Tips
- Cook pasta slightly al dente — it softens when reheated
- Alfredo separates — stir well when reheating
- Bake freezes well
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs assorted pasta
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 6 oz parmesan, grated
- 8 eggs
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz mozzarella
- 8 oz basil pesto
- 2 zucchini
- 2 bell peppers
- Garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper
Equipment Needed
Pot
Baking dish
Skillet
Meal prep containers
Shopping List
- Pasta (various) 2.5 lbs
- Mushrooms 1 lb
- Heavy cream 1 pint
- Parmesan 6 oz
- Eggs 8
- Marinara 32 oz
- Mozzarella 8 oz
- Basil pesto 8 oz
- Zucchini 2
- Bell peppers 2
