Description
A delightful and budget-friendly recipe for Philly cheesesteak pasta that combines rich flavors of beef, peppers, and cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef or thinly sliced beef steak
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until softened and caramelized, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add milk and half of the shredded provolone and mozzarella. Mix until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly with the beef and cheese sauce.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining provolone and mozzarella cheeses evenly across the surface.
- Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling. For a golden finish, broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
- Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg