Description
Comfort meets classic with this Philly Cheesesteak Pasta, blending Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich flavors into a hearty pasta dish. Melted provolone, tender beef strips, and sautéed peppers create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef steak
- 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Pasta and Base:
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onions and green bell peppers until they become soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the vegetable mixture and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and add thinly sliced beef steak to the empty space. Cook beef quickly, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and no longer pink, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Season the beef and vegetable mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate cream cheese into the skillet, stirring until it melts and creates a creamy sauce coating the beef and vegetables.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to combine all ingredients and ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese over the pasta mixture, cover the skillet, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese completely melts.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnishing with additional herbs or black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite remains juicy and flavorful.
- Use ribeye or sirloin cuts for the most authentic Philly cheesesteak experience, providing rich marbling and robust beef flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use lean beef cuts to reduce overall calories without compromising taste.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by replacing penne with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta, maintaining the dish’s classic cheesy and meaty profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg