Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak pasta delivers classic sandwich flavors in a comforting one-pot meal. Melted provolone, tender beef, and sweet peppers create a crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef or steak strips
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Pasta and Liquid:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
- 1 cup beef broth
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, generously salt it, and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge pasta and cook for approximately 10 minutes until achieving al dente texture. Drain thoroughly, reserving a small portion of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Introduce diced green bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and release aromatic flavors, stirring consistently.
- Incorporate ground beef or steak strips into the vegetable mixture. Crumble meat using a spatula, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until meat browns completely and loses its raw appearance, eliminating any excess grease.
- Blend softened cream cheese and beef broth into the skillet, stirring continuously until sauce transforms into a smooth, homogeneous consistency. Persist through initial lumpy stages, ensuring complete integration.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring thorough sauce coverage. Distribute shredded provolone cheese across the surface. Transfer skillet to broiler, cooking 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and develops a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove skillet carefully, allowing brief cooling. Serve immediately while cheese remains molten and flavors are at peak intensity.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is perfectly al dente by testing a strand a minute before package instructions suggest, preventing mushy texture and maintaining ideal pasta consistency.
- Save pasta water as a secret weapon to adjust sauce thickness, creating a silky smooth and perfectly balanced creamy sauce without compromising flavor.
- Drain excess beef fat completely to prevent greasy dish and maintain clean, rich meaty flavor that complements the creamy cheese base.
- Use high-quality provolone for maximum melt and golden browning under broiler, creating irresistible crispy cheese top that elevates entire dish’s texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg