Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak pasta delivers classic sandwich flavors in a comforting noodle dish packed with tender beef, melted cheese, and sautéed peppers. Hungry diners will savor this crowd-pleasing meal that brings Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb shaved steak
Vegetables:
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Pasta and Dairy:
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 cups provolone cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish for the pasta assembly.
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté sliced onions and diced green bell peppers until they become soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside, then in the same pan, brown ground beef and shaved steak, breaking meat into small pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Season the meat mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the meat and pour in beef broth, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce slightly.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth, creating a rich, creamy base for the pasta.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat and vegetable mixture, gently folding to ensure even distribution.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
- Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish and generously top with shredded provolone cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with leaner protein options like ground turkey or chicken for a healthier twist on the classic Philly Cheesesteak Pasta.
- Enhance the vegetable content by adding extra bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional penne with gluten-free pasta made from chickpea, rice, or quinoa to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce the cream cheese and heavy cream for a lighter sauce by using Greek yogurt or low-fat milk, which maintains creaminess while cutting down on calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-36 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg