Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak tortellini pasta blends classic sandwich flavors with comforting pasta perfection. Rich beef, melted cheese, and tender tortellini create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or thinly sliced steak (ribeye or sirloin recommended)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 package (20 ounces / 567 grams) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Gently immerse tortellini and cook until achieving al dente consistency according to package guidelines. Carefully drain pasta and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a substantial skillet over medium temperature. Introduce chopped onions and bell peppers, allowing vegetables to soften and become translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté briefly until aromatic. Transfer vegetable mixture to a separate plate.
- Within the identical skillet, place ground beef or thinly sliced steak. Brown protein thoroughly, crumbling meat if using ground version. Eliminate excessive fat through draining. Enhance flavor profile with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and Italian seasoning blend.
- Lower heat setting and reintegrate sautéed vegetables into meat mixture. Pour beef broth and heavy cream, creating a luxurious sauce. Allow liquid to gently simmer. Progressively incorporate provolone and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and achieving silky consistency.
- Introduce cooked tortellini into cheese sauce, carefully coating each pasta pocket. Continue heating for additional 2-3 minutes to ensure uniform temperature throughout dish.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and added herbaceous note. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Adjust meat thickness for optimal tenderness by slicing or choosing ground beef based on personal preference and cooking time.
- Consider using lean ground beef or trimming visible fat to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version without compromising creamy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize taste and add unexpected depth to classic Philly cheesesteak flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 663
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 892 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg