Description
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is a hearty and creamy beef pasta dish bursting with savory flavors. Combining tender ground beef or steak strips, sautéed bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a luscious cream cheese sauce, it’s all topped with melted provolone for a gooey, comforting finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that satisfies your craving for classic Philly cheesesteak flavors in a pasta form.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef or steak strips
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Pantry
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced green bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef or steak strips to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook thoroughly, breaking up the ground beef if used, until meat is fully browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in softened cream cheese and beef broth into the skillet. Cook while stirring until cream cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Top with Cheese and Broil: Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated. Evenly sprinkle shredded provolone cheese over the top. Place skillet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the pasta hot. Enjoy this rich, cheesy, and savory dish immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor and texture, use steak strips instead of ground beef.
- Swap the green bell pepper for red or yellow bell pepper to add a sweeter taste.
- This dish makes excellent leftovers. Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak pasta, creamy beef pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy pasta, ground beef recipe, steak pasta recipe
