Description
Philly cheesesteak tortellini brings classic sandwich flavors into a comforting pasta dish packed with savory beef, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned ingredients. Hearty and delicious, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound thinly sliced steak (like sirloin) or ground beef
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 package cheese tortellini (9–12 ounces / 255–340 grams)
- 1 cup provolone cheese, sliced or shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of green and red)
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in rapidly boiling salted water for 7-8 minutes until perfectly tender, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, introducing sliced onions and colorful bell peppers. Sauté for 6 minutes until edges caramelize and vegetables soften, then introduce minced garlic and cook for 45 seconds.
- Create an open space in the skillet and add beef, cooking approximately 4 minutes until deep brown and thoroughly cooked through, breaking meat into small, uniform pieces.
- Gently stream heavy cream into the skillet, allowing liquid to bubble softly. Fold in cooked tortellini, ensuring each pasta pocket becomes coated with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Strategically tear provolone cheese into rustic fragments, stirring into the mixture until completely melted and creating a smooth, velvety coating across all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Transfer to serving dishes immediately while piping hot, optionally garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant touch of color and herbal brightness.
Notes
- Meat Flexibility: Swap thinly sliced steak with ground beef or plant-based crumbles for different protein preferences and dietary needs.
- Vegetable Swap: Experiment with mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach to add extra nutrition and create diverse flavor profiles.
- Cream Alternative: Replace heavy cream with half-and-half, milk, or dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream for lighter or lactose-free versions.
- Cheese Options: Mix provolone with mozzarella or use dairy-free cheese shreds to accommodate various dietary restrictions while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg