Description
Creamy Philly cheesesteak pasta brings hearty Philadelphia flavors into a comforting one-pot meal. Melted cheese, tender beef, and sautéed peppers create a delicious twist on classic sandwich ingredients that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until it reaches al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature (375°F). Swiftly sear beef slices for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Introduce onions and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly caramelized, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika into the vegetable mixture. Stir continuously for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour beef broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a velvety sauce. Simmer on medium-low heat for 3 minutes, allowing liquid to slightly reduce and thicken.
- Gradually fold provolone and mozzarella into the sauce, stirring consistently until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Return seared beef to the skillet and add reserved pasta. Gently toss ingredients to ensure even coating with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with additional provolone cheese. Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain for maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control saltiness and adjust seasoning according to personal taste preference.
- Opt for sharp provolone for deeper flavor complexity if traditional provolone seems mild.
- Consider gluten-free pasta alternatives like chickpea or lentil pasta for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 686 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1230 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg