Description
Classic Philly cheesesteak pasta blends Philadelphian sandwich flavors with hearty noodle comfort. Juicy beef, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) thinly sliced steak (ribeye, sirloin, or shaved beef)
- 12 oz (340 g) penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain thoroughly in a colander.
- Meat Foundation: Heat a skillet over medium-high, brown ground beef into crispy, caramelized crumbles, breaking apart with a wooden spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Vegetable Integration: Add diced bell peppers and sliced onions to the beef, sautéing until vegetables soften and develop a slight caramelization, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Seasoning Infusion: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder over the meat mixture, stirring to distribute spices and intensify the Philly cheesesteak-inspired flavor profile.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat and fold in cream cheese, stirring continuously until a velvety sauce forms, coating the beef and vegetables with rich, luxurious texture.
- Pasta Unification: Incorporate cooked pasta into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure every strand becomes completely enrobed in the creamy, savory mixture.
- Cheese Finale: Generously scatter provolone cheese across the top, allowing residual heat to melt the cheese into a gooey, irresistible covering, then remove from heat and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Achieve Perfect Pasta Texture: Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushiness, ensuring each strand maintains a slight bite and can absorb the creamy sauce effectively.
- Control Meat Browning: Use high heat initially to develop a deep caramelized crust on ground beef, which intensifies the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Manage Cheese Melting: Add cream cheese off direct heat to prevent separation, stirring gently until smooth and creating a silky sauce that coats ingredients evenly.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version, or use gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg